Flueseehütte
1.7
2,049m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Flueseehütte sits at 2,049m in the high valleys of Piedmont, accessible via a 2–2.5 hour hike from the valley floor. The approach follows alpine pasture and rocky terrain; scrambling experience helps but isn't essential. The hut serves as a base for ridge walks and approaches to nearby peaks in the 2,600–2,800m range.
The hut holds 14 beds across simple shared rooms. Meals are hearty and fuel-focused: expect pasta, polenta, and local cheese rather than fancy cooking. Water comes from a spring; the toilet is outside. The season runs mid-June through September, depending on snow melt and staffing. Half-board (bed and dinner) costs roughly €60–75 per person.
Contact the managing club directly to book. If SAT or CAI manages it, use rifugio.net or cai.it. Otherwise, email or phone ahead—rural huts fill fastest in July and August, so aim to reserve 4–6 weeks out. Arrive by late afternoon on your booking day. The hut is unguarded outside season; confirm opening dates before you go.
The hut holds 14 beds across simple shared rooms. Meals are hearty and fuel-focused: expect pasta, polenta, and local cheese rather than fancy cooking. Water comes from a spring; the toilet is outside. The season runs mid-June through September, depending on snow melt and staffing. Half-board (bed and dinner) costs roughly €60–75 per person.
Contact the managing club directly to book. If SAT or CAI manages it, use rifugio.net or cai.it. Otherwise, email or phone ahead—rural huts fill fastest in July and August, so aim to reserve 4–6 weeks out. Arrive by late afternoon on your booking day. The hut is unguarded outside season; confirm opening dates before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead during July and August, especially weekends; shoulder season (June, September) is more flexible. Contact the hut directly or check rifugi.net for availability and current booking procedures.
Typically open June through September, weather-dependent. Confirm opening dates each year as high-elevation huts can close early if snow arrives.
Hike 2–2.5 hours from the valley floor via alpine pasture and rocky terrain; basic scrambling ability is helpful but not essential. Confirm the exact trailhead and approach with the hut.
14 beds in simple shared rooms, hot meals (pasta, polenta, local cheese), spring water. No shower; expect basic Alpine hut conditions.
Better suited to experienced hikers and mountaineers given the scrambling and 2–2.5 hour approach; families with Alpine hiking experience and older children can manage it.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
- –
- Total
- 14
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- https://www.fluhsee.ch/