Refuge de la Cime du Melezet
1.5
Piedmont, Italy
About
Rifugio Cima del Melezet sits at 2,556m in the Cottian Alps, above the Val di Susa between Turin and the French border. Reach it from Susa town in 4–5 hours on foot via the hamlet of Meléze, following a well-marked trail through larch forest and alpine meadow. The final approach climbs steeply onto open ridge terrain. A shorter option exists from the Colle dell'Assietta road pass (2,472m), reducing hiking time to 2–2.5 hours; this approach works well as a transit point on multi-day traverses heading west toward France.
The hut manages 50–60 beds across dormitory and smaller rooms. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; the kitchen serves straightforward mountain fare. Water comes from a nearby spring. The building is basic but well-maintained. Opening runs from June through September, with weekend service sometimes extending into May and October. Toilet facilities are indoor; shower availability depends on water reserves during dry periods.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email; contact details are listed on rifugi.net and cai.it. July and August require booking 4–6 weeks ahead, especially for weekends. June and September are quieter. The hut sits on the Grande Traversata delle Alpi route, making it popular with long-distance hikers. Arrive by early afternoon to secure water and daylight for onward travel.
The hut manages 50–60 beds across dormitory and smaller rooms. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; the kitchen serves straightforward mountain fare. Water comes from a nearby spring. The building is basic but well-maintained. Opening runs from June through September, with weekend service sometimes extending into May and October. Toilet facilities are indoor; shower availability depends on water reserves during dry periods.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email; contact details are listed on rifugi.net and cai.it. July and August require booking 4–6 weeks ahead, especially for weekends. June and September are quieter. The hut sits on the Grande Traversata delle Alpi route, making it popular with long-distance hikers. Arrive by early afternoon to secure water and daylight for onward travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead during summer; weekends fill faster. Contact the rifugio directly by phone or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability and reservations.
Open June–September typically, fully staffed during this period; shoulder months (May, October) operate on reduced hours—call ahead.
Two routes: 4–5 hours from Susa town via Meléze (well-marked but steep final ridge section), or 2–2.5 hours from Colle dell'Assietta pass (2,472m) via road access.
Expect basic mountain accommodation: dormitory beds, dinner and breakfast included with stay, cold-water washrooms; hot showers are typically limited or unavailable at this elevation.
Better for experienced hikers: the Susa approach has steep exposed ridge terrain; the Colle dell'Assietta route (2–2.5 hours) is more accessible for fit families with mountain experience.
Quick Facts
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- Dormitory
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Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
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