Refuge alpino Daniele Arlaud
1.8Rifugio alpino Daniele Arlaud
1,770m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Rifugio Arlaud sits at 1,770m in the Cottian Alps above the Val Grana valley in Piedmont. Approach from Grana (1,300m) in roughly 3 hours via a steady trail through mixed forest and alpine pasture. The hut works as a base for day hikes across the surrounding ridges and for traverses toward neighboring valleys. Winter access is unreliable; confirm conditions before planning a winter visit.
The refuge accommodates 16 people in simple shared rooms. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard. The kitchen provides straightforward mountain food—pasta, stews, local cheeses. There's no electricity beyond basics, and water comes from a spring. The hut operates year-round but staffing is irregular in winter months. Bring a headlamp and warm layers; nights are cold even in summer.
Book direct by email or phone well ahead during July and August. June, September, and early October see fewer visitors and offer better availability. The guardian lives on-site and responds reliably to bookings. Come prepared for minimal comfort—this is a working refuge, not a hotel with amenities.
The refuge accommodates 16 people in simple shared rooms. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard. The kitchen provides straightforward mountain food—pasta, stews, local cheeses. There's no electricity beyond basics, and water comes from a spring. The hut operates year-round but staffing is irregular in winter months. Bring a headlamp and warm layers; nights are cold even in summer.
Book direct by email or phone well ahead during July and August. June, September, and early October see fewer visitors and offer better availability. The guardian lives on-site and responds reliably to bookings. Come prepared for minimal comfort—this is a working refuge, not a hotel with amenities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during July and August, earlier if you're visiting a weekend; contact the refuge directly by phone to confirm availability and arrange half-board meals.
The hut is generally open June through September; winter access is unreliable, so confirm conditions directly before planning a winter visit.
Start from Grana village (1,300m) and allow 3 hours for a steady hike through mixed forest and alpine pasture to reach the hut at 1,770m.
Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; the hut offers 16 beds in simple shared rooms with basic facilities.
The 3-hour approach and 470m elevation gain are manageable for fit families and hikers with some mountain experience; it's a solid base for day hikes on the surrounding ridges.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
- –
- Total
- 16
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 335 401624
- Website
- http://www.rifugioarlaud.it/