Cabane du Lançonet
1.1
2,174m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Cabane du Lançonet sits at 2,174m on the border between Piedmont and the Cottian Alps. Reach it from the valley via the Lançonet valley trail, a 4–5 hour push gaining 1,100m. The approach is steep and exposed in places; bring a map and compass. In winter or poor visibility, navigation becomes serious. Most parties start from Chianale or the upper Po valley trailheads.
This is a small, basic shelter with 5 beds total. Expect minimal facilities: no meals, no running water, no guardian service. You'll need to carry food, water, and a stove. The cabin is unheated and unguarded year-round. Check its condition before committing—maintenance can be irregular. Use it as a staging point for high mountains nearby: Gran Grivola, Bric Brocardo, and other peaks above 3,000m are within striking distance.
Confirm opening status and access conditions with local CAI sections before heading out. Winter approaches require mountaineering skills and proper equipment. This is not a serviced rifugio; it demands self-sufficiency and route-finding competence.
This is a small, basic shelter with 5 beds total. Expect minimal facilities: no meals, no running water, no guardian service. You'll need to carry food, water, and a stove. The cabin is unheated and unguarded year-round. Check its condition before committing—maintenance can be irregular. Use it as a staging point for high mountains nearby: Gran Grivola, Bric Brocardo, and other peaks above 3,000m are within striking distance.
Confirm opening status and access conditions with local CAI sections before heading out. Winter approaches require mountaineering skills and proper equipment. This is not a serviced rifugio; it demands self-sufficiency and route-finding competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
With only 5 beds and no guardian, this is a self-service shelter—arrive early or check locally in Chianale about current conditions and access. Book accommodation in the valley instead and do a day ascent, or arrive prepared to bivvy if full.
This is an unstaffed, year-round shelter; expect no services or maintenance. Summer (June–September) is most reliable; winter and poor visibility make access serious and potentially dangerous.
Approach via the Lançonet valley trail from Chianale or upper Po valley trailheads; count on 4–5 hours of hiking with 1,100m elevation gain. The route is steep and exposed in sections, so bring map, compass, and route-finding experience.
None—this is a basic, self-service shelter with 5 beds, no running water, no meals, and no guardian. Bring all water, food, and a stove; it functions as a mountain refuge, not a staffed rifugio.
No. The steep, exposed approach requires solid navigation skills and Alpine experience; poor visibility turns it into serious mountaineering terrain. Not recommended for families or inexperienced hikers.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 5
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Self catering
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website