Refuge de la Braye
1.5
1,423m
Piedmont, Italy
About
The Rifugio della Braye sits at 1,423m in the Piedmont Alps, accessible from the Val di Susa. Approach from Moncenisio Pass via a 2–3 hour walk through mixed forest and alpine meadow. The hut serves as a base for peaks in the Cottian Alps and connects to longer traverses toward Mont Cenis. Winter access is limited; confirm conditions before visiting between November and March.
The refuge holds 40 beds across multiple rooms. Half-board includes simple but adequate meals; vegetarian options available with advance notice. The kitchen supplies hot water and heating. Water comes from a spring below the hut. Mobile signal is weak or absent. The hut operates year-round but staffing is reduced in shoulder seasons—email ahead if planning an off-season visit.
Book directly with the management. July and August require 2–3 weeks' notice. Weekends fill quickly in June and September. The hut accepts cash and card payments. Arrive by early afternoon to secure your place and collect your keys before the guardian's evening round.
The refuge holds 40 beds across multiple rooms. Half-board includes simple but adequate meals; vegetarian options available with advance notice. The kitchen supplies hot water and heating. Water comes from a spring below the hut. Mobile signal is weak or absent. The hut operates year-round but staffing is reduced in shoulder seasons—email ahead if planning an off-season visit.
Book directly with the management. July and August require 2–3 weeks' notice. Weekends fill quickly in June and September. The hut accepts cash and card payments. Arrive by early afternoon to secure your place and collect your keys before the guardian's evening round.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for summer weekends; weekdays are more flexible. Contact the hut directly or use rifugio.net and cai.it, which list most Piedmont refuges.
Open June through September reliably; winter access (November–March) is weather-dependent, so confirm conditions before visiting. Staff presence varies outside peak season.
Start from Moncenisio Pass in Val di Susa and allow 2–3 hours on foot through forest and alpine meadow to reach the hut at 1,423m.
The rifugio has 40 beds in shared rooms and offers half-board with simple meals, including vegetarian options; basic facilities typical of mountain huts at this elevation.
Yes—the 2–3 hour approach and modest elevation make it accessible for fit families and newer hikers; it works well as a base for day hikes in the Cottian Alps rather than technical mountaineering.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
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- Total
- 40
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website