Refuge Casa Savoia
1.7Rifugio Casa Savoia
Piedmont, Italy
About
Rifugio Casa Savoia sits at 2,070m on the slopes of Monte Rosa's western face in Piedmont's Walser valleys. Reach it from Alagna Valsesia: either hike 2.5 hours from the village via the Passo dei Turchi, or take the cable car to Punta Indren (2,260m) and descend 20 minutes. The hut stands on the main route between the Walser valleys and the higher glaciated terrain, making it essential infrastructure for mountaineers heading to Monte Rosa's 4,634m summit.
The rifugio holds 60 beds across simple shared rooms. Meals are substantial—expect hearty polenta, pasta, and meat dishes designed to fuel climbers. Half-board is standard. The kitchen runs on gas; there is no shower. The hut opens year-round but is busiest June through September, and fully staffed only during summer months. Winter visits require advance arrangement. The building is CAI-managed and reasonably well-maintained for its altitude and exposure.
Book through rifugi.net or directly with CAI Vercelli, which manages the hut. July and August require booking 2–3 months ahead. June, September, and early October fill quickly too. The hut is ideal as a staging point for Monte Rosa attempts or as a base for traversing the Walser valleys; it's not a destination for solitude.
The rifugio holds 60 beds across simple shared rooms. Meals are substantial—expect hearty polenta, pasta, and meat dishes designed to fuel climbers. Half-board is standard. The kitchen runs on gas; there is no shower. The hut opens year-round but is busiest June through September, and fully staffed only during summer months. Winter visits require advance arrangement. The building is CAI-managed and reasonably well-maintained for its altitude and exposure.
Book through rifugi.net or directly with CAI Vercelli, which manages the hut. July and August require booking 2–3 months ahead. June, September, and early October fill quickly too. The hut is ideal as a staging point for Monte Rosa attempts or as a base for traversing the Walser valleys; it's not a destination for solitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (July-August), especially for weekends; shoulder seasons (June, September) need less notice. Use rifugio.net or contact the hut directly—it's a popular staging point for Monte Rosa ascents.
Open June through September, fully staffed during this period. Winter access is possible but unreliable; confirm status before planning a winter visit.
From Alagna Valsesia: hike 2.5 hours via Passo dei Turchi, or take the cable car to Punta Indren (2,260m) and descend 20 minutes on foot. The hut sits at 2,070m.
60 beds in simple dormitory rooms, meals (dinner and breakfast included with bed), and basic washing facilities. No hot showers, but standard Alpine hut amenities.
Better for experienced hikers—it's positioned on the Monte Rosa mountaineering route, not a leisurely day-hike destination. The cable car option makes it accessible for families wanting an easy introduction to hut life, but mountaineers will get more from it.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- –
- Total
- 40
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website