Refuge du Saut
1.7
2,126m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Rifugio del Saut sits at 2,126m in the Cottian Alps on the border between Piedmont and France. Reach it from Cesana Torinese via the Val Stura valley—allow 3.5 hours uphill through mixed terrain. The approach is straightforward but relentless; most parties gain 900m elevation from the trailhead. It's also accessible from the French side via Abries in about 4 hours, making it useful as a cross-border waypoint.
The rifugio is small. Twenty-five beds fill quickly, split between shared dormitories and a handful of private rooms. Meals are home-cooked and hearty; half-board is standard but the kitchen will prepare packed lunches if you're continuing onward. Water comes from a spring; the hut has no shower. Electricity is minimal—expect no outlets in the dormitories. The season runs mid-June through September; spring and autumn bring unpredictable weather and sometimes only weekend opening.
Book well ahead for July and August. Contact the hut directly by phone or email; it's independently managed and not affiliated with CAI or SAT, so advance reservations are crucial. The hut opens at 16:00 and closes at 09:00. Come here for solitude and straightforward mountain hospitality, not comforts. The location makes sense only if you're traversing the range or doing multi-day loops in the upper Stura valley.
The rifugio is small. Twenty-five beds fill quickly, split between shared dormitories and a handful of private rooms. Meals are home-cooked and hearty; half-board is standard but the kitchen will prepare packed lunches if you're continuing onward. Water comes from a spring; the hut has no shower. Electricity is minimal—expect no outlets in the dormitories. The season runs mid-June through September; spring and autumn bring unpredictable weather and sometimes only weekend opening.
Book well ahead for July and August. Contact the hut directly by phone or email; it's independently managed and not affiliated with CAI or SAT, so advance reservations are crucial. The hut opens at 16:00 and closes at 09:00. Come here for solitude and straightforward mountain hospitality, not comforts. The location makes sense only if you're traversing the range or doing multi-day loops in the upper Stura valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August); the 25 beds fill fast. Contact via rifugi.net or directly—it's a small, popular cross-border hut.
Open June through September; staffing depends on weather and demand, so confirm current status on rifugi.net or with CAI before heading out.
From Cesana Torinese via Val Stura: 3.5 hours uphill, gaining 900m elevation on straightforward but steep terrain. From French Abries: approximately 4 hours.
Expect basic shared dormitory accommodation (25 beds total) and simple meals; confirm menu and water availability when booking, as it's a small, high-altitude hut.
Not ideal for inexperienced hikers—the 3.5-hour approach with 900m gain is relentless. Suitable for fit hikers doing multi-day Alpine traverses or those using it as a cross-border waypoint.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
- –
- Total
- 25
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- https://www.refuges-vanoise.com/fiche-hebergement-le-saut-tour-des-glaciers-de-la-vanoise-vanoise-bql5a3s5xavw.html