Le Cassu
1.3
Piedmont, Italy
About
Le Cassu sits at 1,900m in the Piedmont Alps, roughly 3 hours' walk from the Val d'Aosta. The hut anchors routes into the Gran Paradiso massif and serves as a base for day walks across high meadows and rocky ridges. Access is straightforward: drive to roadhead and hike in via marked trails. Summer hiking dominates; winter access is unpredictable.
The hut sleeps around 30 people in simple shared rooms. Half-board is standard—expect hearty mountain cooking, not fine dining. Hot showers work when water pressure cooperates. The kitchen supplies hot drinks and snacks all day. The hut opens June through September, closing during heavy snow. Staff manage the place seasonally, so expect rusticity over comfort.
Book directly by phone or email at least 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August. July gets crowded; June and September are quieter. Confirm your arrival time when you book. The hut doesn't hold reservations without a direct call or message—online systems don't apply here. Arrive by mid-afternoon; evening arrivals risk missing dinner service.
The hut sleeps around 30 people in simple shared rooms. Half-board is standard—expect hearty mountain cooking, not fine dining. Hot showers work when water pressure cooperates. The kitchen supplies hot drinks and snacks all day. The hut opens June through September, closing during heavy snow. Staff manage the place seasonally, so expect rusticity over comfort.
Book directly by phone or email at least 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August. July gets crowded; June and September are quieter. Confirm your arrival time when you book. The hut doesn't hold reservations without a direct call or message—online systems don't apply here. Arrive by mid-afternoon; evening arrivals risk missing dinner service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead during July–August; call ahead directly (phone contact available) or check rifugio.net/cai.it for current availability and rates. Mid-week slots are easier to secure than weekends.
Typically June through September for reliable staffing; shoulder months (May, early October) depend on weather and booking demand. Winter access is unpredictable—confirm status before attempting.
Drive to the roadhead in Val d'Aosta, then hike in via marked trails for roughly 3 hours on well-maintained paths. The approach is straightforward and suitable for anyone with basic mountain fitness.
Half-board is standard: simple, hearty mountain cooking rather than fine dining. The hut has hot showers (availability depends on water pressure and demand), shared rooms for around 30 guests, and basic Alpine hut comfort.
Yes, for fit families and moderate hikers—the 3-hour approach is manageable for older children and regular walkers. It's an ideal base for day hikes across high meadows and rocky ridges in the Gran Paradiso massif, not a technical climbing hut.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 30
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +336 72 88 45 82
- Website
- https://www.gite-lecassu.com/