Refuge Camparient
1.5Rifugio Camparient
Piedmont, Italy
About
Rifugio Camparient sits at 2,540m in the Cottian Alps, above the Val Varaita in Piedmont. Reach it from Castelmonte di Crissolo via the Pian della Regina trail—3.5 hours of steady climbing through alpine pasture and sparse larch. The hut is your gateway to the Gran Paradiso massif's southern approaches and makes a natural base for traversing toward Rifugio Gastaldi or linking into the GTA (Grande Traversata delle Alpi).
The rifugio sleeps 40 in simple shared rooms and serves home-cooked dinners and packed lunches. Water comes from a spring. The hut runs on a generator for basic lighting; expect no electricity in rooms. It opens mid-June to late September, depending on snow clearance. A small shop sells emergency supplies. Staff are members of the local CAI section and speak Italian and basic English.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email—contact details are available through rifugia.it. July and August fill quickly, especially weekends; reserve at least 4 weeks ahead during peak season. June and September are quieter and offer equally good hiking conditions with fewer crowds.
The rifugio sleeps 40 in simple shared rooms and serves home-cooked dinners and packed lunches. Water comes from a spring. The hut runs on a generator for basic lighting; expect no electricity in rooms. It opens mid-June to late September, depending on snow clearance. A small shop sells emergency supplies. Staff are members of the local CAI section and speak Italian and basic English.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email—contact details are available through rifugia.it. July and August fill quickly, especially weekends; reserve at least 4 weeks ahead during peak season. June and September are quieter and offer equally good hiking conditions with fewer crowds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August), especially weekends; shoulder months (June, September) need less notice. Contact via rifugi.net or directly—check cai.it for current contact details.
Typically open June through September; confirm exact dates before planning as weather and staffing can shift the opening/closing by a few weeks.
Start from Castelmonte di Crissolo and take the Pian della Regina trail—3.5 hours of steady climbing through alpine pasture to the hut at 2,540m.
40 beds in simple shared rooms, home-cooked dinners, and basic mountain hut amenities; bring a sleeping bag liner and expect no private facilities.
The 3.5-hour approach is moderate and well-marked, making it manageable for fit hikers with mountain experience; families with older children (12+) who are accustomed to elevation gain will do fine.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
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- Total
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- https://www.rifugiocamparient.com/