Maison Forestière de Champérous
1.1
1,911m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Maison Forestière de Champérous sits at 1911m in the Maritime Alps of Piedmont. Reach it on foot from the Gesso Valley in roughly 4–5 hours via established trails. The hut is small and remote—intentionally so. This is a working forest station, not a purpose-built rifugio.
The hut sleeps 2 people maximum. Facilities are basic: a wood stove, cooking equipment, and the essentials. You'll need to bring your own food or arrange meals in advance with the custodian. Water is available on-site. Open summer and early autumn, though snow can linger into June. The location works well as a base for mountaineering objectives in the Maritime Alps and for ridge traverses that require an early start.
Contact the CAI section in Cuneo or the local comune di Valdieri for access details and current opening dates. The hut doesn't appear on standard booking platforms. Confirm availability directly before heading out—staffing is irregular and weather can affect access.
The hut sleeps 2 people maximum. Facilities are basic: a wood stove, cooking equipment, and the essentials. You'll need to bring your own food or arrange meals in advance with the custodian. Water is available on-site. Open summer and early autumn, though snow can linger into June. The location works well as a base for mountaineering objectives in the Maritime Alps and for ridge traverses that require an early start.
Contact the CAI section in Cuneo or the local comune di Valdieri for access details and current opening dates. The hut doesn't appear on standard booking platforms. Confirm availability directly before heading out—staffing is irregular and weather can affect access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead by contacting the custodian directly (details via CAI or local Piedmont hiking guides); this is a working forest station, not a standard rifugio, so availability is limited and phone/email booking is essential.
Open June to September; staffing depends on forestry work schedules, so confirm your dates when booking.
Approach from the Gesso Valley via established trails; expect 4–5 hours on foot to reach 1911m.
Two beds, a wood stove, basic cooking equipment, and on-site water; bring your own food or arrange meals with the custodian in advance.
No—it's a remote, basic forest station with only 2 beds and minimal amenities; suitable for self-sufficient mountaineers and experienced hikers comfortable with rustic conditions.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 2
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Self catering
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website