Moderate
About
Rifugio Mulino di Laval sits at 1724m in the Piedmont Alps, above the Val d'Aosta. The hut is accessible on foot from the village of Lillianes via a well-marked trail that takes 2.5 hours. You can also approach from Gressoney-Saint-Jean if combining it with longer valley traverses. The setting puts you within striking distance of the Gressoney Valley's classic high passes.
The rifugio operates year-round and offers 40 beds in mixed and family rooms. Half-board (bed, breakfast, dinner) is the standard arrangement, though the kitchen can accommodate different meal preferences with advance notice. The hut serves simple mountain cooking—expect hearty pasta, local cheeses, and seasonal vegetables. Basic facilities include hot showers, a dining room with a wood stove, and a small bar. The owner manages the hut personally and knows the surrounding trails intimately.
Book by phone or email at least 4 weeks ahead during June through September. July and August fill quickly with families and guided groups. May, September, and October offer quieter conditions and good weather odds. Winter visits are possible but require confirmation that the hut is staffed—call ahead. The hut sits on the CAI network but doesn't formally belong to a major club system, so direct contact is your best approach. Bring cash; card payments aren't guaranteed.
The rifugio operates year-round and offers 40 beds in mixed and family rooms. Half-board (bed, breakfast, dinner) is the standard arrangement, though the kitchen can accommodate different meal preferences with advance notice. The hut serves simple mountain cooking—expect hearty pasta, local cheeses, and seasonal vegetables. Basic facilities include hot showers, a dining room with a wood stove, and a small bar. The owner manages the hut personally and knows the surrounding trails intimately.
Book by phone or email at least 4 weeks ahead during June through September. July and August fill quickly with families and guided groups. May, September, and October offer quieter conditions and good weather odds. Winter visits are possible but require confirmation that the hut is staffed—call ahead. The hut sits on the CAI network but doesn't formally belong to a major club system, so direct contact is your best approach. Bring cash; card payments aren't guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August; weekday visits in shoulder seasons can often be arranged with shorter notice. Call the rifugio directly or check rifugi.net for availability.
Open year-round with full staffing during the hiking season (June–September); winter visits require advance notice as staffing may be reduced.
The main approach is from Lillianes village via a well-marked trail taking 2.5 hours; you can also approach from Gressoney-Saint-Jean for longer valley traverses.
40 beds in mixed and family rooms with half-board (bed, breakfast, dinner) as standard; expect basic Alpine hut conditions without en-suite facilities.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach from Lillianes is moderate and manageable for families with hiking experience, and family rooms are available; it's a good entry point to the Gressoney Valley's high passes.
Location
44.9734, 6.9298
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Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 320 451 8320
- Website
- https://www.mulinodilaval.it/
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