Posto Tappa GTA Laghi Blu
3.9
Piedmont, Italy
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About
Posto Tappa GTA Laghi Blu sits at 2,272m in the Maritime Alps above the Gesso Valley, roughly 3 hours' walk from Terme di Valdieri. The hut serves as a staging point on the Grande Traversata delle Alpi (GTA), a long-distance route crossing Piedmont's high ridges. Approach from Valdieri via the Pian della Broastia trail, gaining 900m elevation through larch forest and alpine meadow. The location offers direct access to the blue lakes (laghi blu) that give the hut its name—small glacial pools scattered across the surrounding plateau.
The hut provides 20 beds in simple dormitory arrangements. Half-board (overnight plus dinner and breakfast) is standard practice. The kitchen prepares hearty mountain food based on what's available and advance notice of guest numbers. Water comes from mountain sources; toilet facilities are basic but functional. The hut typically opens June through September, though exact dates depend on snow melt and staff availability. Winter closure is firm.
Book by phone directly with the hut. Call ahead even in peak season (July–August) to confirm availability and arrange half-board meals. The hut sits remote enough that showing up without reservation risks finding it full or unprepared. Phone contact details are essential—retrieve them from cai.it or local Valdieri tourism information. Expect the line to ring during daylight hours only. Arrive by early afternoon to secure your bed and eat dinner.
The hut provides 20 beds in simple dormitory arrangements. Half-board (overnight plus dinner and breakfast) is standard practice. The kitchen prepares hearty mountain food based on what's available and advance notice of guest numbers. Water comes from mountain sources; toilet facilities are basic but functional. The hut typically opens June through September, though exact dates depend on snow melt and staff availability. Winter closure is firm.
Book by phone directly with the hut. Call ahead even in peak season (July–August) to confirm availability and arrange half-board meals. The hut sits remote enough that showing up without reservation risks finding it full or unprepared. Phone contact details are essential—retrieve them from cai.it or local Valdieri tourism information. Expect the line to ring during daylight hours only. Arrive by early afternoon to secure your bed and eat dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (July-August), especially if you're on a GTA itinerary. Call ahead to confirm availability—contact details are on rifugli.net or cai.it.
Typically open June through September, depending on snow conditions and staffing. Confirm opening dates before your trip, as high-altitude huts often open later in the season.
From Terme di Valdieri, take the Pian della Broastia trail for roughly 3 hours, gaining 900m elevation through larch forest and alpine meadow to reach 2,272m.
With 20 beds, it's a small rifugio offering basic mountain accommodation and meals. Expect simple bunks, communal dining, and limited shower facilities—typical for a GTA staging point.
The 3-hour approach with 900m gain is moderate; families with hiking experience can manage it, but it's best suited to hikers comfortable with sustained elevation gain rather than beginners.
Location
44.6465, 6.9991
HutLists Score
3.9
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Total
- 20
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0175 950189
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