Refuge du Lac
2.3
1,462m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Refuge du Lac sits at 1462m in the Lanzo Valleys, about 90 minutes north of Turin. The easiest approach is from Eidue: hike 2 hours up the valley trail to reach the hut. You can also access it from Balme in 3.5 hours via the high path, which offers better views but gains 800m. Most hikers arrive via Eidue.
The refuge has 36 beds split across several rooms. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; packed lunches available. Hot showers work most of the time. The kitchen serves simple mountain food, nothing fancy. They open year-round but winter weekends fill fast. Summer (July–August) draws families; shoulder seasons (May, September) are less crowded and the weather is more stable.
Book 3–4 months ahead for July and August weekends. Contact them by phone first to check availability, then email to confirm. They respond within 24 hours. Winter weekends need 2 months' notice. Weekday slots usually have availability up to 2 weeks before arrival.
The refuge has 36 beds split across several rooms. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; packed lunches available. Hot showers work most of the time. The kitchen serves simple mountain food, nothing fancy. They open year-round but winter weekends fill fast. Summer (July–August) draws families; shoulder seasons (May, September) are less crowded and the weather is more stable.
Book 3–4 months ahead for July and August weekends. Contact them by phone first to check availability, then email to confirm. They respond within 24 hours. Winter weekends need 2 months' notice. Weekday slots usually have availability up to 2 weeks before arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August; weekday visits off-season need less notice. Call ahead to check availability and confirm half-board menu.
Typically open June through September; check rifugio.net or call ahead to confirm exact dates, as weather and staffing vary year to year.
Start from Eidue (2 hours via valley trail, easiest approach) or from Balme (3.5 hours, gains 800m with better views). Most hikers use the Eidue route.
Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; packed lunches available on request. Hot showers work most of the time; 36 beds in shared rooms.
Yes—the 2-hour approach from Eidue is straightforward valley hiking with modest elevation gain, making it accessible for fit families and novice hikers.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
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- Total
- 36
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 27 346 14 28
- Website
- https://www.refugederborence.ch/