Refuge des Évettes
1.7
2,594m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Refuge des Évettes sits at 2,594m in the Gran Paradiso massif, on the border between Piedmont and Aosta Valley. The hut is reached from the Dégioz hamlet (1,670m) via the Valsavaranche valley—a 4-hour walk gaining 900m steadily through pasture and sparse larch forest. Most hikers approach from the south via the Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II or from the north via the Rifugio Sella, making this a natural mid-point on longer traverses in the range. Winter access is not reliable.
The refuge holds 64 beds across simple shared dormitories. Half-board is standard: an evening meal, breakfast, and hot drinks. The kitchen serves hearty valley food. Water comes from a spring nearby and is usually available without melting snow. There's no shower, but you can wash. The hut runs from mid-June to mid-September, though opening depends on snow melt and staffing. July and August are busiest. The hut operates as a CAI facility and maintains ties to the local Gran Paradiso hiking club.
Book by phone directly with the hut 2–3 months ahead for July and August. The refuge number is available through cai.it. June and September are quieter and easier to book. Arrive by early afternoon to secure a bed; the hut fills regularly in peak season. Pay cash or confirm payment terms when booking.
The refuge holds 64 beds across simple shared dormitories. Half-board is standard: an evening meal, breakfast, and hot drinks. The kitchen serves hearty valley food. Water comes from a spring nearby and is usually available without melting snow. There's no shower, but you can wash. The hut runs from mid-June to mid-September, though opening depends on snow melt and staffing. July and August are busiest. The hut operates as a CAI facility and maintains ties to the local Gran Paradiso hiking club.
Book by phone directly with the hut 2–3 months ahead for July and August. The refuge number is available through cai.it. June and September are quieter and easier to book. Arrive by early afternoon to secure a bed; the hut fills regularly in peak season. Pay cash or confirm payment terms when booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (July-September), especially for weekends. Contact the hut directly by phone or check rifugi.net for availability and reservations.
Open mid-June through September; winter access is unreliable. Confirm opening dates before visiting as conditions in the Gran Paradiso can close access earlier than expected.
Start from Dégioz hamlet (1,670m) in the Valsavaranche valley—it's a 4-hour walk gaining 900m through pasture and larch forest. Most hikers use this as a mid-point on traverses between Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II (south) or Rifugio Sella (north).
The hut has 64 beds, serves meals, and offers basic alpine hut amenities. Showers are limited or unavailable—bring a wash cloth and expect basic mountain conditions.
The 4-hour approach with 900m gain is moderate; families with hiking experience and children aged 10+ can manage it. It's better suited as a mid-trek rest point than a standalone destination for less experienced hikers.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
- –
- Total
- 64
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +33 4 79 05 96 64
- Website
- https://refugedesevettes.ffcam.fr/