Cabane pastorale de la Sagne
1.2
2,125m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Cabane pastorale de la Sagne sits at 2,125m on the border between Piedmont and France, in the high pasture country above the Stura Valley. Reach it from Sambuco (1,670m) in about 3–4 hours via marked trails climbing through alpine meadows. The final approach crosses open terrain with minimal shelter—start early and carry water. The hut lies on routes to Col de la Sagne and the higher peaks of the Maritime Alps.
This is a mountain shepherd's shelter converted to basic accommodation, not a staffed rifugio. It sleeps 3 people in one or two small rooms. There's a wood stove, basic cooking facilities, and a roof that doesn't leak—bring your own food and sleeping bag. It's open year-round but winter access demands mountaineering experience and avalanche awareness. Summer is the practical season. Water comes from nearby springs. There are no meals, no blankets, no commercial services.
Check conditions before visiting. The hut has no phone and no booking system—it operates on a first-come, first-served basis as a mountaineer's refuge. Leave a donation. Contact the Ente di Gestione delle Aree Protette del Marguareis or local hiking clubs in Cuneo for current access information and winter conditions.
This is a mountain shepherd's shelter converted to basic accommodation, not a staffed rifugio. It sleeps 3 people in one or two small rooms. There's a wood stove, basic cooking facilities, and a roof that doesn't leak—bring your own food and sleeping bag. It's open year-round but winter access demands mountaineering experience and avalanche awareness. Summer is the practical season. Water comes from nearby springs. There are no meals, no blankets, no commercial services.
Check conditions before visiting. The hut has no phone and no booking system—it operates on a first-come, first-served basis as a mountaineer's refuge. Leave a donation. Contact the Ente di Gestione delle Aree Protette del Marguareis or local hiking clubs in Cuneo for current access information and winter conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August) by contacting the hut directly or checking rifugio.net and cai.it; this is a small pastoral shelter with only 3 beds, so availability is tight and advance notice is essential.
Open July through September only; it's a basic pastoral shelter staffed seasonally, not a year-round staffed rifugio, so call ahead to confirm caretaker presence.
Start from Sambuco (1,670m) and allow 3–4 hours on marked trails climbing through alpine meadows; the final approach crosses exposed terrain with no shelter, so start early and bring water.
This is a converted shepherd's shelter with basic accommodation only—expect minimal amenities, no guaranteed meals, and no running water or showers; bring a sleeping bag and be self-sufficient for food.
No—the exposed final approach, minimal facilities, and 3-bed capacity make it suitable only for experienced mountaineers comfortable with very basic alpine shelter on routes to Col de la Sagne and Maritime Alps peaks.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
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- Total
- 3
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website