Refuge privé A. Saladin
1.5
Piedmont, Italy
About
Rifugio A. Saladin sits at 2,196m in the Gran Paradiso massif, reached via the Val di Rhêmes from the village of Rhêmes-Notre-Dame in Piedmont's Aosta Valley. The approach takes 2.5–3 hours on a well-marked trail that gains 900m steadily through meadow and light forest. The final section crosses open terrain with views toward Gran Paradiso's glaciers.
The rifugio is a 60-bed private hut with half-board only: expect hearty Italian mountain food. Sleeping is in four to six-bed dorms with decent blankets and pillows, but bring your own sheet or liner. Hot showers require a small fee. The hut sits on the main route to Gran Paradiso's summit (4,061m) via the Eaux Blanches Glacier, making it busy during July and August. Open mid-June to late September, weather permitting. The owner runs a tight operation—call ahead if you're arriving late.
Book direct by phone or in person; the hut doesn't manage online reservations. Ring at least a week ahead in low season. July and August demand 10–14 days' notice. The hut closes Mondays except during peak season. Bring cash; card payment is unreliable at this altitude. If the weather turns, exit early—lightning risk here is real, and the exposed approach offers no shelter.
The rifugio is a 60-bed private hut with half-board only: expect hearty Italian mountain food. Sleeping is in four to six-bed dorms with decent blankets and pillows, but bring your own sheet or liner. Hot showers require a small fee. The hut sits on the main route to Gran Paradiso's summit (4,061m) via the Eaux Blanches Glacier, making it busy during July and August. Open mid-June to late September, weather permitting. The owner runs a tight operation—call ahead if you're arriving late.
Book direct by phone or in person; the hut doesn't manage online reservations. Ring at least a week ahead in low season. July and August demand 10–14 days' notice. The hut closes Mondays except during peak season. Bring cash; card payment is unreliable at this altitude. If the weather turns, exit early—lightning risk here is real, and the exposed approach offers no shelter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends and July-August; weekdays outside peak season can often be arranged with shorter notice. Contact the hut directly or use rifugio.net for availability and reservations.
Most private rifugios in Gran Paradiso operate June through September; confirm exact dates with the hut as timing varies by snow conditions and staffing.
Start from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame village in Val di Rhêmes; the well-marked trail climbs 900m over 2.5–3 hours through meadow, light forest, and open terrain with views of Gran Paradiso's glaciers.
Half-board only: hearty Italian mountain cuisine included with your stay. Beds are in four to six-bed dorms; confirm shower availability when booking, as some private huts have limited hot water.
Yes for fit hikers: the 2.5–3 hour approach is steady but unrelenting at 900m gain, so it suits families with decent endurance but isn't ideal for young children or inexperienced walkers.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- private
- Season
- –
- Total
- 60
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website