Cabane du Guillermin
1.4
1,256m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Cabane du Guillermin sits at 1256m in the Cottian Alps of Piedmont, on the French-Italian border near Cesana Torinese. Access from the village of Cesana takes 2.5 hours on foot via the standard hiking trail through mixed forest and alpine meadow. The hut serves as a base for traverses into the Hautes-Alpes and day walks around the Pian dell'Alpe plateau. Mountain bikers also use it as a waypoint on cross-border routes.
The rifugio operates year-round and sleeps around 20 guests in basic dormitory accommodation. Full meals and packed lunches are available; the kitchen caters well to vegetarian diets. Water comes from the spring on-site. The hut is staffed seasonally (June to September reliably), though winter visits require advance notice. Expect pit toilets and no shower—this is a working hut, not a resort.
Book directly by phone or email at least a week ahead during July and August. The hut sits on the border, so check entry requirements and confirm with the manager whether you're crossing into France. Winter access is possible but confirm conditions and staffing first. The nearest road end is Cesana village; no vehicle access to the hut itself.
The rifugio operates year-round and sleeps around 20 guests in basic dormitory accommodation. Full meals and packed lunches are available; the kitchen caters well to vegetarian diets. Water comes from the spring on-site. The hut is staffed seasonally (June to September reliably), though winter visits require advance notice. Expect pit toilets and no shower—this is a working hut, not a resort.
Book directly by phone or email at least a week ahead during July and August. The hut sits on the border, so check entry requirements and confirm with the manager whether you're crossing into France. Winter access is possible but confirm conditions and staffing first. The nearest road end is Cesana village; no vehicle access to the hut itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-4 weeks ahead for weekends, especially July-August; contact the hut directly by phone or email, or use rifugi.net for availability.
Open year-round with full staffing in summer (June-September); winter visits require advance notice as it operates on reduced schedule.
Hike 2.5 hours from Cesana Torinese via the standard trail through forest and alpine meadow; the hut sits at 1256m on the French-Italian border in the Cottian Alps.
Basic dorm beds for around 20 guests, hot meals available; expect simple mountain hut amenities without luxuries.
Yes for moderate hikers—the 2.5-hour approach is manageable for families with decent fitness; it's less suitable for mountaineering without prior experience, though it serves as a base for technical traverses into the Hautes-Alpes.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
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- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website