Refuge de Pierredar
1.2
2,293m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Refuge de Pierredar sits at 2,293m in the Piedmont Alps, accessible via the Val d'Aosta approach or from the south side of the range. Most hikers reach it in 3–4 hours from the valley floor, depending on your route. The final push is steep in places but straightforward. Snow lingers into June at this elevation, so plan accordingly.
The refuge holds 22 beds across simple dormitory rooms. Meals are served—dinner and breakfast are included with overnight stays, and packed lunches can be ordered in advance. Water is available on-site. The hut operates seasonally from late spring through September, closing during winter months. Facilities are basic but clean; expect no hot showers. The location makes it a useful base for day walks in the surrounding peaks and for traverses across the ridge system.
Book directly by phone well ahead if you're planning to visit in July or August. Weekends fill quickly during summer. Contact the hut directly to check current opening dates and to arrange meals, especially if you have dietary requirements.
The refuge holds 22 beds across simple dormitory rooms. Meals are served—dinner and breakfast are included with overnight stays, and packed lunches can be ordered in advance. Water is available on-site. The hut operates seasonally from late spring through September, closing during winter months. Facilities are basic but clean; expect no hot showers. The location makes it a useful base for day walks in the surrounding peaks and for traverses across the ridge system.
Book directly by phone well ahead if you're planning to visit in July or August. Weekends fill quickly during summer. Contact the hut directly to check current opening dates and to arrange meals, especially if you have dietary requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during summer weekends and July–August, especially if you need a specific bed count. Contact them directly by phone or check rifugi.net for availability.
Typically open mid-June through September, though snow can linger into June at 2,293m—confirm opening dates before heading up. Staff it year-round, but winter access is serious mountaineering only.
Access from the Val d'Aosta or the south side of the range; most routes take 3–4 hours from the valley floor. The final section gets steep but is straightforward hiking—no technical gear needed in summer.
Dinner and breakfast included with your bed; packed lunches available on request. Simple dormitory rooms with 22 beds total—expect basic mountain hut conditions with likely no private showers.
Yes, for fit beginners and families comfortable with a 3–4 hour steep hike and basic accommodation; the route is non-technical. Snow into June makes spring trips risky for less experienced groups.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 22
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +41 79 127 56 67
- Website
- https://www.pierredar.ch/