Refuge Alpe Campo Superiore
2.2Rifugio Alpe Campo Superiore
1,923m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Rifugio Alpe Campo Superiore sits at 1,923m on the upper pastures between Alagna Valsesia and the higher peaks of the Monte Rosa massif. Reach it from Alagna (1,195m) via a steady 2.5-hour climb through larch forest and open meadow. The trail is well-marked and moderate, gaining roughly 730m elevation. It's also accessible from the Gressoney Valley side, making it a natural stopping point on longer traverses across the region.
The rifugio offers 30 beds in mixed dormitories and a handful of double rooms. Meals focus on Walser and Piedmont cooking—expect hearty polenta, local cheese, and good coffee. There's no shower, but cold water is available. The hut runs year-round, though winter access requires good conditions and mountain experience. A wood stove keeps the common room warm during colder months.
Book directly by phone with the CAI Alagna subsection. They manage the hut and can tell you about current snow, water availability, and staffing status. July and August require booking at least 4–6 weeks ahead. May, September, and early October are quieter but still reliable. Winter weekends fill fast among ski mountaineers. Have your dates and group size ready when you call.
The rifugio offers 30 beds in mixed dormitories and a handful of double rooms. Meals focus on Walser and Piedmont cooking—expect hearty polenta, local cheese, and good coffee. There's no shower, but cold water is available. The hut runs year-round, though winter access requires good conditions and mountain experience. A wood stove keeps the common room warm during colder months.
Book directly by phone with the CAI Alagna subsection. They manage the hut and can tell you about current snow, water availability, and staffing status. July and August require booking at least 4–6 weeks ahead. May, September, and early October are quieter but still reliable. Winter weekends fill fast among ski mountaineers. Have your dates and group size ready when you call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends and July-August; weekdays outside peak season need less notice. Call the rifugio directly or check rifugio.net for availability.
Typically open June through September; confirm exact dates by phone before planning, as Alpine huts adjust for snow melt and staffing.
From Alagna Valsesia (1,195m), allow 2.5 hours for the well-marked trail gaining 730m through larch forest and meadow; the Gressoney Valley approach offers an alternative access route.
30 beds in mixed dorms and a few private rooms; expect basic meals (dinner, breakfast, packed lunches available) and limited shower facilities typical of mountain huts at this elevation.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach from Alagna is moderate and well-marked, making it accessible for fit families and hiking beginners without scrambling or technical sections.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
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- Total
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 347 8658335
- Website