Refuge de la Monta
1.3
Piedmont, Italy
About
Refuge de la Monta sits at 2,456m on the border between Piedmont and the Maritime Alps. The main approach climbs from the village of Pietraporzio in the Gesso Valley—reckon 4.5 hours for 1,100m vertical gain. A shorter variant exists from Terme di Valdieri, adding 1 hour to your hike but less elevation. Both routes converge on well-marked CAI trails that cross open alpine meadow for the final push to the hut.
The refuge holds 60 beds in dorm and small private rooms. Half-board is standard in summer. They serve solid mountain food: polenta, pasta, locally sourced meat. The kitchen is functional. Water comes from mountain springs. The hut runs from June through September, closing during heavy snow. Solar panels power basic electricity; there's no shower. The location works equally well as a base camp for day hikes toward Cima di Nasta (2,744m) or as a bivouac on longer traverses through the Maritimes.
Book directly by email or phone—they respond within 48 hours. July and August fill 4-6 weeks ahead, so contact them by mid-May for summer weekends. June and September are quieter but weather is less reliable. The hut prefers half-board bookings but will negotiate room-only rates if you bring your own food.
The refuge holds 60 beds in dorm and small private rooms. Half-board is standard in summer. They serve solid mountain food: polenta, pasta, locally sourced meat. The kitchen is functional. Water comes from mountain springs. The hut runs from June through September, closing during heavy snow. Solar panels power basic electricity; there's no shower. The location works equally well as a base camp for day hikes toward Cima di Nasta (2,744m) or as a bivouac on longer traverses through the Maritimes.
Book directly by email or phone—they respond within 48 hours. July and August fill 4-6 weeks ahead, so contact them by mid-May for summer weekends. June and September are quieter but weather is less reliable. The hut prefers half-board bookings but will negotiate room-only rates if you bring your own food.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends and peak season (July-August); weekdays can often be arranged with shorter notice. Call directly or check rifugi.net for availability and current rates.
Most Piedmont rifugi at this elevation open late June through September; confirm exact dates by calling ahead, as weather and staffing can shift the season.
From Pietraporzio in the Gesso Valley, follow CAI-marked trails for 4.5 hours gaining 1,100m vertical; the Terme di Valdieri approach adds roughly 1 hour but less elevation—both routes converge on open alpine meadow before the final ascent.
Expect half-board (dinner and breakfast) as standard; the hut has 60 beds split between dorms and small private rooms, though shower facilities may be basic—confirm specifics when booking.
The 4.5-hour approach from Pietraporzio suits hikers with solid fitness; the Terme di Valdieri route is less steep and better for families with hiking experience, but neither is beginner-friendly due to sustained elevation gain.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
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- Total
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 492201637
- Website
- https://www.refuge-queyras-la-monta.com/