Winter room Rifugio Soria Ellena
3.7
Piedmont, Italy
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Rifugio Soria Ellena sits at 2,638m on the west side of Monte Rosa, in the Walser Alps above Macugnaga in Piedmont. Reach it in 3–4 hours from Staffal (1,900m), following the trail that climbs steeply through alpine meadow and scree. The hut serves as a base for the north ridge of Monte Rosa and approaches to the Rosa Blanca and other peaks above 4,000m. Summer access is straightforward; winter requires ski touring or mountaineering skills.
The rifugio offers 60 beds split between the main building and the Winter Room—a simpler, year-round shelter ideal for parties moving fast or arriving outside regular season. Meals are available when the main hut is staffed (June to September). The Winter Room has bunks, basic heating, and a stove for cooking. Toilets and water are available. In winter, the hut is unguarded; bring a sleeping bag and food.
Book the Winter Room directly with the hut for summer visits. For winter use, check conditions first—snow stability and access routes change daily. The main rifugio gets busy from mid-July to mid-August; aim to visit early or late summer if you want a quieter experience. Contact rifugio staff via phone or email before arriving out-of-season to confirm the Winter Room is accessible.
The rifugio offers 60 beds split between the main building and the Winter Room—a simpler, year-round shelter ideal for parties moving fast or arriving outside regular season. Meals are available when the main hut is staffed (June to September). The Winter Room has bunks, basic heating, and a stove for cooking. Toilets and water are available. In winter, the hut is unguarded; bring a sleeping bag and food.
Book the Winter Room directly with the hut for summer visits. For winter use, check conditions first—snow stability and access routes change daily. The main rifugio gets busy from mid-July to mid-August; aim to visit early or late summer if you want a quieter experience. Contact rifugio staff via phone or email before arriving out-of-season to confirm the Winter Room is accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead during July and August, earlier if you're planning a weekend. Contact the hut directly or use rifugio.net; they fill quickly because it's a popular base for Monte Rosa routes.
Open and staffed June through September; summer season only. Winter access is possible with ski touring or mountaineering skills, but the hut is not staffed and you'll need to be fully self-sufficient.
Hike 3–4 hours from Staffal (1,900m) via a steep trail through alpine meadow and scree, gaining about 740m elevation. Start in Macugnaga village in Piedmont, then drive or take the shuttle to Staffal.
60 beds in shared dorms, simple meals and packed lunches available, basic washing facilities. It's a working hut, not a hotel—bring earplugs and expect early wake-up calls.
No—this is a mountaineering hut at 2,638m, used as a jumping-off point for 4,000m+ peaks and technical climbing. Suitable only for experienced hikers and mountaineers; families should look at lower-altitude rifugi in the Macugnaga valley.
Location
44.1406, 7.3633
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