Cabane du pêcheur
1.4
Piedmont, Italy
About
Cabane du Pêcheur sits at 2,284m in the upper Val Maira, a quiet corner of Piedmont's Maritime Alps. Reach it from Prazzo in 4 hours via the Gias di Sella, or from Acceglio in 5.5 hours. Both routes are straightforward valley hikes with steady elevation gain. The hut is small—expect solitude here, not crowds.
The refuge holds 19 beds across simple rooms. Meals are available, and flush toilets are provided. The location makes it a solid base for ridge walks into the main crest or longer traverses toward the Ossau or Gelas massifs. Most visitors are climbers and walkers tackling Mont Viso approaches or local granite peaks. The hut is open from June through September, weather permitting.
Book direct with the guardian several weeks ahead, especially for weekends in July and August. This is a working hut run by locals—expect basic comfort and good food rather than hotel service. Access by car ends at Prazzo or Acceglio; the final approach is foot only.
The refuge holds 19 beds across simple rooms. Meals are available, and flush toilets are provided. The location makes it a solid base for ridge walks into the main crest or longer traverses toward the Ossau or Gelas massifs. Most visitors are climbers and walkers tackling Mont Viso approaches or local granite peaks. The hut is open from June through September, weather permitting.
Book direct with the guardian several weeks ahead, especially for weekends in July and August. This is a working hut run by locals—expect basic comfort and good food rather than hotel service. Access by car ends at Prazzo or Acceglio; the final approach is foot only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (July-August); shoulder months are more flexible. Contact the hut directly via rifugio.net or cai.it, or call ahead—at 19 beds, it fills quickly on weekends.
Open June through September; staffing depends on booking levels, so confirm before arriving. Mountain weather can close access in shoulder months.
4 hours from Prazzo via Gias di Sella, or 5.5 hours from Acceglio—both are steady valley hikes with consistent elevation gain, no technical scrambling. Park at either trailhead and start early.
19 beds in simple rooms, meals available, and flush toilets; showers may be limited given the small size, so pack accordingly.
Yes for fit families and beginners—the approach hikes are non-technical valley walks—but the hut's remoteness and small size mean it suits people comfortable with basic mountain conditions, not luxury seekers.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
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- Total
- 19
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Meals served
Flush toilets
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website