La Chotte

1.3
Piedmont, Italy

About

La Chotte sits at 2,550m in the Cottian Alps, accessible from the Gesso valley. The standard approach is from Terme di Valdieri (1,400m): 4–5 hours on marked trail past the Lago di Fior d'Alpe. Mountaineers use the hut as a base for traverses in the Mont Malinvern and Rocca dell'Abissinìa area. The hut lies on the GTA (Grande Traversata delle Alpi) long-distance route.

La Chotte is a small, basic rifugio with around 30 beds in dormitory rooms. The kitchen serves dinner and breakfast; bring or buy packed lunches. Water comes from a spring. The hut operates July to September, with weekends only in June and early October. Expect crowded conditions on Saturdays and Sundays during July and August.

Book directly with the warden by phone or email at least 4–6 weeks ahead for summer weekends. Mid-week visits have more availability. The hut is managed independently, so check the most current contact details on rifugi.net. Groups larger than 8 should contact well in advance. Winter access is not reliable; confirm opening dates before planning autumn trips.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and peak season (July–August); weekday visits outside summer need less notice. Contact the rifugio directly or check rifugi.net for availability.
Open June through September, with variable staffing in shoulder months—confirm dates before planning your trip, especially for early June or late September visits.
Start from Terme di Valdieri (1,400m) and follow marked trail past Lago di Fior d'Alpe; the hut sits at 2,550m and takes 4–5 hours to reach on foot.
The hut serves dinner and breakfast; bring your own lunch or request a packed meal. Expect dormitory beds (around 30 total) and basic facilities—no hot showers, just cold water.
The 4–5 hour approach from Terme di Valdieri is manageable for fit families with hiking experience, but the hut is primarily geared toward mountaineers doing alpine traverses in the Mont Malinvern and Rocca dell'Abissinìa area.

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