Auberge du Truc
1.8
1,750m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Auberge du Truc sits at 1,750m in the Valle d'Aosta, accessed via the village of Chamois. The hut lies on the main hiking route between Chamois and the higher valleys. Most hikers reach it in 2–2.5 hours from Chamois on a well-marked trail through mixed woodland and alpine meadow. The path is straightforward and suitable for anyone comfortable with moderate elevation gain.
The hut has 28 beds split across shared rooms. Dinner and breakfast are served daily during the season (roughly May to October, depending on snow). The kitchen produces simple, hearty meals—expect pasta, local cheeses, and vegetable-based dishes rather than haute cuisine. Facilities include a common room with a wood stove, basic washing facilities, and an outdoor terrace. There's no shower, only wash basins. The hut runs on generator power and water from a spring.
Book directly by email or phone as soon as your dates are confirmed. July and August fill completely 8–10 weeks ahead. June, September, and early October are quieter and easier to secure. The hut is family-friendly and attracts both day-hikers and people doing multi-day treks through the region. Call or email a few weeks before travel even if the hut isn't fully booked—this gives the manager time to prepare meals and arrange supplies.
The hut has 28 beds split across shared rooms. Dinner and breakfast are served daily during the season (roughly May to October, depending on snow). The kitchen produces simple, hearty meals—expect pasta, local cheeses, and vegetable-based dishes rather than haute cuisine. Facilities include a common room with a wood stove, basic washing facilities, and an outdoor terrace. There's no shower, only wash basins. The hut runs on generator power and water from a spring.
Book directly by email or phone as soon as your dates are confirmed. July and August fill completely 8–10 weeks ahead. June, September, and early October are quieter and easier to secure. The hut is family-friendly and attracts both day-hikers and people doing multi-day treks through the region. Call or email a few weeks before travel even if the hut isn't fully booked—this gives the manager time to prepare meals and arrange supplies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August), especially weekends; shoulder months (May–June, September–October) are more flexible. Call ahead on the phone contact listed, or check rifugio listings on cai.it for availability.
Open roughly May through October, with full staffing during this period. Call ahead in shoulder months (May, October) to confirm current opening dates before planning your visit.
Start from Chamois village and follow the well-marked trail; the hut is 2–2.5 hours away via mixed woodland and alpine meadow with moderate elevation gain to 1,750m.
28 beds in shared rooms; dinner and breakfast served daily during the season. Check directly about shower availability and packed lunches when you book.
Yes—the 2–2.5 hour approach from Chamois is straightforward with moderate elevation gain, making it solid for hikers with basic fitness and families with older children.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 28
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 4 50 93 12 48
- Website
- https://www.montourdumontblanc.com/fr/il4-refuge_i32365-auberge-du-truc.aspx