Refuge de la Dent Parrachée
1.7
2,520m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Refuge de la Dent Parrachée sits at 2,520m on the Franco-Italian border in the Maritime Alps, in the Cottian Alps region of Piedmont. Reach it from the village of Bellino in the Varaita Valley. The approach takes 3–3.5 hours on foot from Pian del Re (1,570m), following a well-marked trail through alpine meadow and rocky terrain. The hut serves as a base for traverses toward Mont Viso and for accessing the higher peaks in this quieter section of the Cottian range.
The refuge holds 42 beds in shared rooms. Meals are available on-site: dinners feature local Piedmont cooking, and a breakfast buffet precedes early starts. Basic facilities include running water, pit toilets, and a common area with a stove. The hut operates year-round, though the access trail is snow-covered and much harder December through March; summer (June–September) is the reliable season for walkers.
Phone ahead to reserve beds, especially in July and August. Contact the hut directly to confirm current opening dates and conditions before traveling. The refuge fills quickly during peak season; book at least 4 weeks in advance for July. Winter ascents require Alpine experience and avalanche awareness.
The refuge holds 42 beds in shared rooms. Meals are available on-site: dinners feature local Piedmont cooking, and a breakfast buffet precedes early starts. Basic facilities include running water, pit toilets, and a common area with a stove. The hut operates year-round, though the access trail is snow-covered and much harder December through March; summer (June–September) is the reliable season for walkers.
Phone ahead to reserve beds, especially in July and August. Contact the hut directly to confirm current opening dates and conditions before traveling. The refuge fills quickly during peak season; book at least 4 weeks in advance for July. Winter ascents require Alpine experience and avalanche awareness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August; earlier if possible since it has only 42 beds. Contact the hut directly by phone or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability and online booking options.
Typically open June through September; confirm exact dates with the hut before planning, as staffing depends on snow conditions and demand in this higher elevation location.
From Bellino village in the Varaita Valley, hike 3–3.5 hours from Pian del Re (1,570m) via a well-marked trail through alpine meadow and rocky terrain to reach the hut at 2,520m.
42 beds in shared dormitories, meals (dinner and breakfast typically included), and basic mountain hut amenities; showers may be limited due to water availability at this elevation.
The 3.5-hour approach is moderate, making it accessible for fit walkers with some experience, but the high elevation and exposed terrain mean it's better suited to confident hikers than true beginners with young children.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
- –
- Total
- 42
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +33 4 79 20 32 87
- Website
- https://refugeladentparrachee.ffcam.fr/