Berggasthaus Trift
1.5
2,337m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Berggasthaus Trift sits at 2,337m in the upper Trift Valley. The hut serves as a base for ridge walks and glacier approaches in the Mont Rosa massif. Most parties reach it in 3–4 hours from the Trift cable car station (1,340m) by following the valley trail, which gains 1,000m and stays well-marked throughout. Winter access is possible but restricted to experienced parties with avalanche awareness.
The hut holds 48 beds in multi-bed rooms. Half-board is standard: dinner and breakfast are included with accommodation, and lunch packs are available. Drinking water comes from mountain sources. The staff run a basic kitchen and serve hearty Valle d'Aosta cooking. Opening runs from late June through September, with some shoulder-season weekends in May and October depending on snow conditions. Check ahead before visiting outside peak summer.
Book directly by phone. Aim to reserve at least 2–3 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. July and early August are busiest. Mid-week slots in June and September are easier to secure. Phone ahead to confirm current opening dates and any route conditions before planning your approach.
The hut holds 48 beds in multi-bed rooms. Half-board is standard: dinner and breakfast are included with accommodation, and lunch packs are available. Drinking water comes from mountain sources. The staff run a basic kitchen and serve hearty Valle d'Aosta cooking. Opening runs from late June through September, with some shoulder-season weekends in May and October depending on snow conditions. Check ahead before visiting outside peak summer.
Book directly by phone. Aim to reserve at least 2–3 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. July and early August are busiest. Mid-week slots in June and September are easier to secure. Phone ahead to confirm current opening dates and any route conditions before planning your approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for summer weekends, longer if you're planning a July–August trip. Call the hut directly or check rifugi.net for availability and reservations.
Open year-round, but fully staffed and reliable June–September; winter access (December–April) is possible only for experienced parties with avalanche knowledge, so confirm staffing before visiting.
Take the Trift cable car from 1,340m to the upper station, then follow the marked valley trail 3–4 hours uphill, gaining 1,000m of elevation to reach the hut at 2,337m.
Half-board is standard: dinner and breakfast are included with your bed. The hut has 48 beds in multi-bed rooms; ask about shower availability when you book.
Yes for summer hiking—the 3–4 hour approach is steady but non-technical and well-marked, suitable for fit families. Avoid winter unless you have avalanche experience and proper gear.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 48
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +41 79 408 70 20
- Website
- http://www.zermatt.ch/trift