Cabane du Moutonnier
1.4
1,937m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Cabane du Moutonnier sits at 1937m on the border between Piedmont and France, above the Val d'Aosta. Reach it from the village of Gressoney-la-Trinité via the Gressoney Valley trail—a steady 4-hour climb through larch forest and alpine meadow. The hut also connects to trails heading east toward Monte Rosa and the Gran Paradiso massif, making it a natural base for multi-day mountaineering traverses.
The hut runs roughly 80 beds across multiple dormitories and a few doubles. Meals are hearty: dinner and breakfast both included in your room rate. The kitchen handles special diets with advance notice. Water comes from mountain springs. The staffed season runs mid-June through September, with the hut closed in winter. Facilities include basic washrooms and a small common room where weather forecasts and route conditions get posted daily.
Book directly with the guardian starting in April for July and August weekends—these fill 8 weeks ahead. Midweek and shoulder season (June, September) are less crowded. Phone or email ahead to confirm meal availability, especially if you're a large group or have dietary requirements. Mobile signal is weak; plan communication before you arrive. The nearest town for supplies is Gressoney-la-Trinité, 1,100m below.
The hut runs roughly 80 beds across multiple dormitories and a few doubles. Meals are hearty: dinner and breakfast both included in your room rate. The kitchen handles special diets with advance notice. Water comes from mountain springs. The staffed season runs mid-June through September, with the hut closed in winter. Facilities include basic washrooms and a small common room where weather forecasts and route conditions get posted daily.
Book directly with the guardian starting in April for July and August weekends—these fill 8 weeks ahead. Midweek and shoulder season (June, September) are less crowded. Phone or email ahead to confirm meal availability, especially if you're a large group or have dietary requirements. Mobile signal is weak; plan communication before you arrive. The nearest town for supplies is Gressoney-la-Trinité, 1,100m below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for July-August weekends, earlier for longer stays. Contact the hut directly by phone or email, or use rifugio.net and cai.it for availability and bookings.
Typically open June through September; check directly as staffing varies by season. Contact ahead to confirm dates, especially for shoulder months.
Start from Gressoney-la-Trinité village and follow the Gressoney Valley trail for a steady 4-hour climb through larch forest and alpine meadow to 1937m.
Expect hearty dinners and breakfasts; the hut has 80 beds across dormitories and a few doubles. Confirm shower availability when booking, as mountain huts vary in amenities.
The 4-hour approach hike is manageable for fit beginners, but the hut's main purpose is as a base for mountaineering traverses toward Monte Rosa and Gran Paradiso—experienced walkers will get more from it.
Quick Facts
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- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
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