Cabane Brunet
1.3
2,104m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Cabane Brunet sits at 2,104m in the Valle d'Aosta, accessible via the Valgrisenche valley approach. The hut serves as a base for day hikes across the Gran Paradiso massif and works as a waypoint on multi-day traverses. Most people reach it in 2–3 hours from the roadhead at Pont, climbing steady pasture and rocky terrain.
The hut holds 56 beds across multiple rooms. Half-board and full-board meals are available daily; the kitchen covers standard Alpine fare with hearty soups and polenta. A self-catering kitchen exists for those who prefer independence. Water comes from the mountain spring. The hut stays open June through September, with summer weekends drawing steady traffic. Toilet facilities are basic but functional.
Book by email or phone at least 6 weeks ahead for July and August. Confirm meals when you reserve beds. The hut fills quickly on summer Saturdays and Sundays. Outside peak season, you can often book with shorter notice. Staff speak French and Italian primarily; confirm your language needs when calling.
The hut holds 56 beds across multiple rooms. Half-board and full-board meals are available daily; the kitchen covers standard Alpine fare with hearty soups and polenta. A self-catering kitchen exists for those who prefer independence. Water comes from the mountain spring. The hut stays open June through September, with summer weekends drawing steady traffic. Toilet facilities are basic but functional.
Book by email or phone at least 6 weeks ahead for July and August. Confirm meals when you reserve beds. The hut fills quickly on summer Saturdays and Sundays. Outside peak season, you can often book with shorter notice. Staff speak French and Italian primarily; confirm your language needs when calling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August; weekday visits in shoulder season need less notice. Contact the hut directly by phone or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability.
Typically open June through September, depending on snow conditions; call ahead to confirm exact opening dates for your visit.
Start from the Pont roadhead in Valgrisenche valley and hike 2–3 hours via steady pasture and rocky terrain to 2,104m; the route is well-marked.
Half-board and full-board meals available daily with standard Alpine fare (soups, polenta); 56 beds in multiple rooms and self-catering options.
Yes—the 2–3 hour approach is moderate, not technical, and the hut works well for acclimatization before Gran Paradiso day hikes; families should be comfortable with steady uphill hiking.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 56
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Self catering
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 27 778 18 10
- Website
- https://www.cabanebrunet.ch/