Refuge de Furfande
1.2
2,300m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Refuge de Furfande sits at 2,300m in the Piedmont Alps. The hut serves as a base for walking routes across this quieter section of the range, away from the Mont Blanc and Gran Paradiso crowds. Approach from the Furfande valley takes 3–4 hours on a clear mule track. The hut works well as a mid-trip stop on longer traverses or as a day-trip destination from lower villages.
The refuge has capacity for around 40 guests in simple dormitory rooms. Half-board meals focus on straightforward mountain food—polenta, soup, local cheese. The kitchen handles dietary requirements if you mention them when booking. Showers are available but water is from mountain sources, so don't expect hot running water. The hut operates June through September, closing in heavy snow. Staff speak Italian and basic French.
Call ahead to reserve beds, especially for weekends or July. The hut has no email listed, so phone contact is essential. Book at least two weeks ahead for July and August. Arrive by early afternoon to secure a hot meal. The hut sits on no major trekking circuit, so it rarely fills to capacity except midsummer weekends. Winter closures are firm—confirm opening dates before planning a shoulder-season trip.
The refuge has capacity for around 40 guests in simple dormitory rooms. Half-board meals focus on straightforward mountain food—polenta, soup, local cheese. The kitchen handles dietary requirements if you mention them when booking. Showers are available but water is from mountain sources, so don't expect hot running water. The hut operates June through September, closing in heavy snow. Staff speak Italian and basic French.
Call ahead to reserve beds, especially for weekends or July. The hut has no email listed, so phone contact is essential. Book at least two weeks ahead for July and August. Arrive by early afternoon to secure a hot meal. The hut sits on no major trekking circuit, so it rarely fills to capacity except midsummer weekends. Winter closures are firm—confirm opening dates before planning a shoulder-season trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead during July and August, especially weekends; shoulder seasons (June, September) need less advance notice. Call the hut directly or check rifugio.net for current availability.
Most Piedmont huts at 2,300m operate June through September; confirm exact dates by phone as weather can force early closures in shoulder months.
Access from Furfande valley via a clear mule track takes 3–4 hours; confirm the trailhead approach and current conditions with the hut before you go.
The hut has capacity for 40 guests in simple dorm rooms and serves half-board meals (dinner and breakfast) with straightforward mountain food; no private rooms or showers—typical for this elevation.
Yes, the 3–4 hour approach on a good mule track and straightforward mountain setting make it accessible for fit families and hiking groups; the quieter location away from Mont Blanc crowds suits those wanting a steady but less crowded experience.
Quick Facts
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- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +33 6 16 56 23 79
- Website
- https://www.refugedefurfande.com/