Cabane du Scex Carro
1.7
2,000m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Cabane du Scex Carro sits at 2000m in the high pasture country of Piedmont's western valleys. Reach it from the Val d'Aosta side via a 3–4 hour push from lower trailheads, or from Piedmont valleys with 4–5 hours of climbing depending on your start point. The hut works as a base for ridge walks and passes into France, and as a waypoint on longer valley traverses.
The hut has 18 beds split across simple dorm rooms. Meals focus on local mountain food—expect pasta, polenta, and meat dishes. Water comes from spring sources. There's no shower, but you'll find basic washing facilities. The season runs June through September, weather-dependent. The hut closes in winter. It's staffed by a caretaker who handles day visits and overnight stays.
Contact the guardian directly by phone or email to book. July and August fill weekends 4–6 weeks ahead, so book by late May or early June for summer visits. June and September are quieter and still offer reliable weather. Expect to pay around €30–40 per person for a bed, with half-board (dinner and breakfast) adding another €25–30. Confirm your arrival time when you book—the guardian needs notice for meal preparation.
The hut has 18 beds split across simple dorm rooms. Meals focus on local mountain food—expect pasta, polenta, and meat dishes. Water comes from spring sources. There's no shower, but you'll find basic washing facilities. The season runs June through September, weather-dependent. The hut closes in winter. It's staffed by a caretaker who handles day visits and overnight stays.
Contact the guardian directly by phone or email to book. July and August fill weekends 4–6 weeks ahead, so book by late May or early June for summer visits. June and September are quieter and still offer reliable weather. Expect to pay around €30–40 per person for a bed, with half-board (dinner and breakfast) adding another €25–30. Confirm your arrival time when you book—the guardian needs notice for meal preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during July–August, especially for weekends; the hut has only 18 beds. Contact directly by phone or check rifugi.net for availability.
Typical season runs June through September, depending on snow and staffing; confirm exact dates with the hut directly by phone before traveling.
Approach from Val d'Aosta in 3–4 hours or from Piedmont valleys in 4–5 hours; trailhead choice depends on your starting point in the western valleys.
You get a dorm bed and meals featuring local mountain food—pasta, polenta, and meat dishes. Expect basic facilities typical of Alpine rifugios; confirm shower availability when you book.
The 3–5 hour approach and 2000m elevation make it better suited to hikers with solid mountain experience; families with strong walkers can manage it, but it's not an easy introductory hut.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
- –
- Total
- 18
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 79 783 36 24
- Website
- https://www.cabaneduscexcarro.ch/