About
Rifugio Carbonetto sits at 2,240m in the Cottian Alps, a day's walk from the Piedmont valleys below. The hut anchors the high routes between Mont Viso and the French border. Most parties reach it in 4–5 hours from the trailhead at Pian del Re, gaining 1,200m on a well-marked path. Winter access is unreliable; arrive June through September for reliable conditions.
The hut sleeps around 40 people in small dorms. The kitchen serves dinner and breakfast to overnight guests. There's a basic shower (bring your own towel). The bar serves hot drinks and snacks. Mobile reception is patchy. You'll need a headtorch for the pre-dawn starts most ridge routes demand.
Book directly by phone or email 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August. Email inquiries get slower replies; call for faster confirmation. July weekends and August school holidays fill fast. The hut is run by independent managers rather than CAI, so check their cancellation policy when you book.
The hut sleeps around 40 people in small dorms. The kitchen serves dinner and breakfast to overnight guests. There's a basic shower (bring your own towel). The bar serves hot drinks and snacks. Mobile reception is patchy. You'll need a headtorch for the pre-dawn starts most ridge routes demand.
Book directly by phone or email 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August. Email inquiries get slower replies; call for faster confirmation. July weekends and August school holidays fill fast. The hut is run by independent managers rather than CAI, so check their cancellation policy when you book.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August), especially for weekends; call the hut directly or check rifugio.net for availability and to secure your bed.
Open June through September with full staffing; winter access is unreliable, so avoid December–May unless you've confirmed conditions by phone first.
Start at Pian del Re trailhead in the Piedmont valleys and allow 4–5 hours to reach the hut, gaining 1,200m on a well-marked path in the Cottian Alps.
Rifugio Carbonetto has dorm beds for around 40 people, serves dinner and breakfast to overnight guests, and offers a basic shower.
It's suitable for fit hikers comfortable with a 1,200m day-climb, but the altitude (2,240m) and exposure make it less ideal for very young children or those new to mountain hiking.
Location
44.3705, 7.1520
HutLists Score
3.2
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Total
- 40
Facilities
Breakfast
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 342 7131240
- Website
- http://www.rifugiocarbonetto.it/
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