Refuge-Hôtel de Bayasse
1.5
Piedmont, Italy
About
Refuge-Hôtel de Bayasse sits at 2,477m in the Cottian Alps on the border between Italy and France. Reach it from the village of Abriès on the French side (the standard approach) via the Queyras valley, a 2.5-hour walk from the road-head. From the Italian side, access is harder: approach via the Gesso valley from Pietraporzio, 4–5 hours on foot. The hut anchors the Traversata del Queyras long-distance route and connects well to peaks and passes in the Massif du Queyras, including Col de Vars (2,111m) and Col Agnel (2,744m).
The refuge holds 36 beds in multi-share rooms. Meals are served in the dining area; the kitchen prepares hearty mountain food suited to trekkers. Hot water and basic toilets are available. The hut stays open mid-June to mid-September, depending on snow melt. Half-board (bed + dinner + breakfast) is standard. The location works equally well as a rest day base or a through-hiker stop on longer Queyras traverses.
Book direct by email or phone at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August. July is busiest; aim for June or September if you want more space. The hut's Franco-Italian position attracts visitors from both countries, so expect a mixed crowd. Confirm the exact opening date before your trip, as early-season snow can delay access.
The refuge holds 36 beds in multi-share rooms. Meals are served in the dining area; the kitchen prepares hearty mountain food suited to trekkers. Hot water and basic toilets are available. The hut stays open mid-June to mid-September, depending on snow melt. Half-board (bed + dinner + breakfast) is standard. The location works equally well as a rest day base or a through-hiker stop on longer Queyras traverses.
Book direct by email or phone at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August. July is busiest; aim for June or September if you want more space. The hut's Franco-Italian position attracts visitors from both countries, so expect a mixed crowd. Confirm the exact opening date before your trip, as early-season snow can delay access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead in July–August; call the hut directly on the phone contact listed, or check rifugi.net for availability. In shoulder seasons (June, September) you have more flexibility.
Open roughly late June through mid-September, depending on snow; staffing is full during July–August, lighter in shoulder months—confirm dates before planning a shoulder-season visit.
From Abriès (France, easier route): 2.5 hours on foot from the road-end. From Pietraporzio (Italy, harder): 4–5 hours via the Gesso valley; most hikers approach from the French side.
36 beds, meals (breakfast and dinner included with overnight stays), and basic bathroom facilities; no shower, so wash with cold water or bring wet wipes.
Suitable for fit hikers with mountain experience; the French approach (2.5 hours) is manageable for families with children used to steady uphill, but the Italian side is remote and demanding—stick to the Abriès route if you're starting out.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
- –
- Total
- 36
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 4 92 32 20 79
- Website
- http://www.refuge-bayasse.fr/