Refuge de la Dent d'Oche
1.5
2,114m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Refuge de la Dent d'Oche sits at 2,114m on the border between Piedmont and the Maritimes. From Limone Piemonte (1,010m), the standard approach takes 4.5 hours via the Val Zucchi. The hut is a logical stop on multi-day traverses of the southern Ligurian Alps, particularly for routes linking the Maritime peaks to the Colle della Maddalena.
The hut runs 60 beds split across dorms and 3 private rooms. Half-board is standard: expect hearty Piedmont-style meals. Water comes from a spring; the hut has electric heating and basic facilities. It opens mid-June through September, though dates depend on snow conditions at the col. Check before committing to early-season ascents.
Book directly by email or phone at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. July is peak season; you'll need 6 weeks' notice then. The hut fills quickly for long-weekend trips and during school holidays. Outside summer, call first—late-season opening is unpredictable. The warden prefers phone calls for immediate confirmation.
The hut runs 60 beds split across dorms and 3 private rooms. Half-board is standard: expect hearty Piedmont-style meals. Water comes from a spring; the hut has electric heating and basic facilities. It opens mid-June through September, though dates depend on snow conditions at the col. Check before committing to early-season ascents.
Book directly by email or phone at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. July is peak season; you'll need 6 weeks' notice then. The hut fills quickly for long-weekend trips and during school holidays. Outside summer, call first—late-season opening is unpredictable. The warden prefers phone calls for immediate confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for summer weekends; mid-week slots fill less quickly. Call the hut directly using the phone contact listed, or check rifugi.net and cai.it for availability and booking options.
Typically open June through September; confirm exact dates by phone or online as snow cover and staffing vary year to year.
Start from Limone Piemonte (1,010m) and ascend via Val Zucchi in 4.5 hours; this is the standard route and suitable for most hikers with Alpine experience.
Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard with hearty Piedmont-style cooking; 60 beds split between dorms and 3 private rooms; water from a spring. No mention of showers, so assume cold water wash-ups only.
The 4.5-hour approach and 1,100m elevation gain suit hikers with solid mountain legs, not beginners; families with older children (12+) and good fitness can manage it, but it's better suited to experienced Alpine trekkers doing multi-day routes.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 60
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
- 3
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 4 50 73 62 45
- Website
- https://www.refugedeladentdoche.com/