Refuge de Bonavau
2.0
1,550m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Refuge de Bonavau sits at 1,550m in the Piedmont Alps, accessible via hiking trails from the surrounding valleys. The approach depends on your starting point, but most routes take 3–4 hours from lower elevations. The hut serves as a solid base for day hikes across the local ridges and passes, with direct access to marked trails leading deeper into the range.
The refuge offers dormitory and private room accommodation for roughly 40–50 guests. Meals are available, including dinner and breakfast; you can also request packed lunches for day trips. Basic facilities include hot showers and a common dining area. The hut operates year-round, though summer months (June–September) see the heaviest traffic. Winter access may require snowshoes depending on conditions—check ahead.
Book directly by email or phone at least 4 weeks ahead during July and August. Outside peak season, 1–2 weeks notice usually suffices. Confirm the current contact details and exact opening status before your trip, as staffing can vary by season. Arrive prepared with a good map, as signage in the area can be sparse.
The refuge offers dormitory and private room accommodation for roughly 40–50 guests. Meals are available, including dinner and breakfast; you can also request packed lunches for day trips. Basic facilities include hot showers and a common dining area. The hut operates year-round, though summer months (June–September) see the heaviest traffic. Winter access may require snowshoes depending on conditions—check ahead.
Book directly by email or phone at least 4 weeks ahead during July and August. Outside peak season, 1–2 weeks notice usually suffices. Confirm the current contact details and exact opening status before your trip, as staffing can vary by season. Arrive prepared with a good map, as signage in the area can be sparse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August), especially for weekends; call ahead or check rifugi.net for availability and current booking procedures.
Most Piedmont huts at this elevation operate June through September; contact the refuge directly by phone to confirm exact opening dates for the season you're planning.
Most approach routes take 3–4 hours from the surrounding valleys via marked hiking trails; your starting point determines the exact trailhead, so check local maps or CAI guidelines for your preferred route.
Refuge de Bonavau offers dormitory and private rooms for 40–50 guests, with dinner and breakfast available; contact them by phone to confirm current amenities like showers and other services.
At 1,550m with a 3–4 hour approach, it's manageable for fit beginners and families with hiking experience; the surrounding ridge and pass trails offer day-hike options at varying difficulty levels.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
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- Total
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 78 823 33 98
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/Refuge.Bonavau/