Moderate
About
Rifugio Meira Garneri sits at 1,810m in the Lanzo Valleys, an hour north of Turin. Most hikers reach it from Traves village (920m) in a steady 4-hour push through beech and larch forest. The final approach crosses open terrain with views toward the Gran Paradiso massif. Direct access from Balme village takes 3 hours and gains less elevation—good for a shorter day.
The rifugio sleeps 50 guests across simple rooms. Half-board meals are standard: hearty pasta and local meat dishes. The hut runs spring through autumn, with weekends busy year-round. Showers cost extra. Water is reliable. The kitchen will pack lunches for onward treks toward Mont Ciarforon or into the Pian della Balma circuit.
Phone ahead to check availability before driving to the valley. July and August weekends fill 4–6 weeks prior. CAI members get modest discounts. The hut prefers direct telephone contact over email for bookings and responds faster during daylight hours. No online system is currently in place, so calling ahead is essential—especially in high season.
The rifugio sleeps 50 guests across simple rooms. Half-board meals are standard: hearty pasta and local meat dishes. The hut runs spring through autumn, with weekends busy year-round. Showers cost extra. Water is reliable. The kitchen will pack lunches for onward treks toward Mont Ciarforon or into the Pian della Balma circuit.
Phone ahead to check availability before driving to the valley. July and August weekends fill 4–6 weeks prior. CAI members get modest discounts. The hut prefers direct telephone contact over email for bookings and responds faster during daylight hours. No online system is currently in place, so calling ahead is essential—especially in high season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends and July-August; weekday visits can often be arranged with shorter notice. Contact them directly by phone or check rifugio.net for availability.
Open June through September with staff on-site; confirm exact opening and closing dates by calling ahead, as Alpine hut seasons shift with snow conditions.
From Traves village (920m) it's a 4-hour steady climb through beech and larch forest; from Balme village it's 3 hours with less elevation gain—both routes are moderate difficulty.
Half-board is standard with hearty pasta and local meat dishes; the hut sleeps 50 guests in simple rooms, with basic facilities typical of mountain rifugios.
Yes—the moderate 3-4 hour approaches from established villages and straightforward hiking make it accessible for families with hill experience; the shorter Balme route works well for less fit hikers.
Location
44.5571, 7.1556
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI Club Alpino Italiano
- Total
- 50
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0175 977181
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