About
Rifugio Valliera sits at 2,549m in the Cottian Alps on the border between Piedmont and France. Reach it from the town of Susa via the Val di Susa, then the Vallone della Valliera. The standard approach takes 3–4 hours from the Pian dell'Alpe car park; most hikers break the journey here and approach fresh. The hut serves as a base for climbs on Monte Viso (4,061m) and traverses across the Franco-Italian watershed.
The refuge has 50 beds across small dormitories and a handful of double rooms. Meals are solid mountain fare: expect pasta, stews, and local cheeses. The kitchen operates mid-June to September; outside these months the hut closes entirely. Water comes from the valley. Showers run cold. There is no electricity generation on-site, so torches are standard. The hut's simplicity suits climbers who spend dawn hours roped on granite ridges rather than lingering over breakfast.
Book directly by email as soon as your trip dates are fixed. July and August fill weeks ahead. Outside summer months, contact ahead to confirm opening; spring conditions change fast and staffing is minimal. The hut is managed by locals with no frills in their approach—expect direct, practical service and no nonsense about comfort.
The refuge has 50 beds across small dormitories and a handful of double rooms. Meals are solid mountain fare: expect pasta, stews, and local cheeses. The kitchen operates mid-June to September; outside these months the hut closes entirely. Water comes from the valley. Showers run cold. There is no electricity generation on-site, so torches are standard. The hut's simplicity suits climbers who spend dawn hours roped on granite ridges rather than lingering over breakfast.
Book directly by email as soon as your trip dates are fixed. July and August fill weeks ahead. Outside summer months, contact ahead to confirm opening; spring conditions change fast and staffing is minimal. The hut is managed by locals with no frills in their approach—expect direct, practical service and no nonsense about comfort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August); call ahead as this is a phone-booking hut. For shoulder season (June, September), 1 week is usually sufficient.
Staffed summer season only, typically June through September; confirm exact dates by calling ahead, as Alpine huts vary by year.
Drive to Pian dell'Alpe car park in Val di Susa near Susa, then hike 3–4 hours up Vallone della Valliera to the hut at 2,549m; many hikers overnight at Pian dell'Alpe and start fresh the next day.
50 beds split between small dormitories and a few double rooms; hot meals and basic facilities typical of Cottian Alps huts—confirm shower availability and menu options when you call to book.
Better suited to experienced hikers and mountaineers; the 3–4 hour approach is moderate, but the hut's main purpose is as a base for Monte Viso (4,061m) climbs and technical Alpine traverses, not family hiking.
Location
44.4249, 7.2144
HutLists Score
3.9
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.desmartin.it/il-rifugio/
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