Stock
1.5
1,832m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Stock sits at 1832m in the Lanzo Valley, a steep-sided gorge in the Graian Alps east of Turin. Reach it from Carcoforo village (1,240m) via the hamlet of Rodoretto in roughly 2.5 hours. The trail climbs steadily through mixed woodland before opening onto pasture near the hut. In winter, access becomes unreliable due to snow.
The rifugio is a small, family-run operation with around 20 beds split across simple rooms. Half-board is standard practice here—meals focus on local mountain cooking. The kitchen serves breakfast and dinner; packed lunches are available on request. Water comes from a spring; the hut has no generator, so expect oil lamps and no electricity in rooms. The toilet block is outside. The hut operates year-round but winter conditions often force closure from December to March. Staff will confirm conditions before you arrive.
Book direct by phone or in person well ahead for weekends and summer months. The hut attracts hikers doing the Lanzo Valley circuit and those heading higher into the Graian ridges. July and August fill quickly. Reception is erratic outside summer, so call ahead. There's no email—you'll need to phone or arrive unannounced. The nearest town with supplies is Carcoforo; buy groceries there before heading up.
The rifugio is a small, family-run operation with around 20 beds split across simple rooms. Half-board is standard practice here—meals focus on local mountain cooking. The kitchen serves breakfast and dinner; packed lunches are available on request. Water comes from a spring; the hut has no generator, so expect oil lamps and no electricity in rooms. The toilet block is outside. The hut operates year-round but winter conditions often force closure from December to March. Staff will confirm conditions before you arrive.
Book direct by phone or in person well ahead for weekends and summer months. The hut attracts hikers doing the Lanzo Valley circuit and those heading higher into the Graian ridges. July and August fill quickly. Reception is erratic outside summer, so call ahead. There's no email—you'll need to phone or arrive unannounced. The nearest town with supplies is Carcoforo; buy groceries there before heading up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for summer weekends; weekdays are more flexible. Contact the rifugio directly by phone or email, or check rifugio.net for availability and booking options.
Stock is staffed during summer months (typically June to September); check current dates before planning as this is weather-dependent in the Lanzo Valley.
Start from Carcoforo village (1,240m), pass through Rodoretto hamlet, and follow the trail 2.5 hours uphill through woodland to pasture—moderate difficulty with steady elevation gain to 1,832m.
Half-board is standard (dinner and breakfast included); expect simple rooms and local mountain cooking, though shower facilities are basic at this small 20-bed operation.
Yes for experienced hikers comfortable with 2.5 hours of steady climbing; families with teenagers work well here, but the small capacity fills quickly on weekends.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 20
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website