About
Rifugio Alpino Ai Sap sits at 1,800m in the Piedmont Alps, accessible via a 3-hour hike from the Val d'Aosta side or 4 hours from the southern approach. The hut serves as a base for ridge traverses and peak ascents in this less-crowded sector. Most parties reach it as a day walk from the nearest road, though some use it as an overnight stop for multi-day touring.
The refuge has 40 beds split across shared dormitories. Half-board is standard—dinner, bed, and breakfast run around €60–70 per person. The kitchen serves simple mountain fare: pasta, polenta, and local cheeses. Flush toilets and cold-water sinks are available, though showers are not. The hut operates year-round, though winter access requires ski mountaineering skills and advance notice to confirm staffing.
Book direct by phone or email at least 3 weeks ahead for weekends, 6 weeks for July and August. July and August weekends fill quickly; June and September offer better availability and equally good weather. Winter ascents need 2 weeks' notice. The hut responds slowly to emails—call instead if you need confirmation within days.
The refuge has 40 beds split across shared dormitories. Half-board is standard—dinner, bed, and breakfast run around €60–70 per person. The kitchen serves simple mountain fare: pasta, polenta, and local cheeses. Flush toilets and cold-water sinks are available, though showers are not. The hut operates year-round, though winter access requires ski mountaineering skills and advance notice to confirm staffing.
Book direct by phone or email at least 3 weeks ahead for weekends, 6 weeks for July and August. July and August weekends fill quickly; June and September offer better availability and equally good weather. Winter ascents need 2 weeks' notice. The hut responds slowly to emails—call instead if you need confirmation within days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead during July and August, especially for weekends; shoulder seasons (June, September) are more flexible. Call the hut directly to reserve—contact details are on rifugio.net or cai.it.
Typically open late June through September, though exact dates vary by year; confirm current opening dates by phone before planning your trip.
Allow 3 hours from the Val d'Aosta approach or 4 hours from the southern route; both are day walks from the nearest road trailhead.
Half-board (dinner, bed, breakfast) costs €60–70 per person; 40 beds in shared dormitories. Confirm hot showers and water availability when you book.
Yes for fit families and experienced day hikers—the 3–4 hour approach is moderate but sustained. It's less crowded than huts in busier sectors, making it a solid choice for groups wanting quieter terrain and ridge traverses.
Location
44.8636, 7.1636
HutLists Score
3.2
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Quick Facts
- Total
- 40
Facilities
Meals served
Flush toilets
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 339 3231128
- Website
- http://it-it.facebook.com/pages/RIFUGIO-SAP/93535874718
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