Cabane de Chanrion
1.3
2,462m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Cabane de Chanrion sits at 2,462m in the upper Valsorey valley, deep in the Monte Rosa massif. Reach it from Fionnay via the Valsorey trail—allow 4.5 hours on foot from the car park. The hut serves as a base for Monte Rosa crossings and the high routes linking Wallis with Valle d'Aosta. Winter access is possible but requires mountaineering skills and proper snow conditions.
The hut sleeps 55 across shared rooms. Meals are cooked fresh and include dinner and breakfast; they cater to group diets if you book ahead. Drinking water comes from the mountain stream. WiFi is available but don't expect strong signal at this elevation. The guardian runs the hut spring through autumn; exact opening dates depend on snow conditions and typically run May to September.
Book 6–8 weeks ahead for July and August, especially if you're part of a group. Contact the hut directly by phone or email to reserve. Confirm your arrival time the day before—the guardian needs to know numbers for food prep. Winter visits require advance notice and avalanche assessment; the hut is not reliably staffed outside summer season. Payment is cash or card; confirm methods when you call.
The hut sleeps 55 across shared rooms. Meals are cooked fresh and include dinner and breakfast; they cater to group diets if you book ahead. Drinking water comes from the mountain stream. WiFi is available but don't expect strong signal at this elevation. The guardian runs the hut spring through autumn; exact opening dates depend on snow conditions and typically run May to September.
Book 6–8 weeks ahead for July and August, especially if you're part of a group. Contact the hut directly by phone or email to reserve. Confirm your arrival time the day before—the guardian needs to know numbers for food prep. Winter visits require advance notice and avalanche assessment; the hut is not reliably staffed outside summer season. Payment is cash or card; confirm methods when you call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during summer season, especially for weekends; the hut has 55 beds and fills quickly for Monte Rosa crossings. Contact them by phone or check rifugio.net for availability.
Open June through September for reliable staffed service; winter access is possible but requires mountaineering skills and stable snow conditions, so confirm with the hut before attempting it.
Walk from Fionnay via the Valsorey trail—4.5 hours on foot from the car park; the hut sits at 2,462m in the upper Valsorey valley within the Monte Rosa massif.
55 beds in shared rooms with fresh-cooked dinner and breakfast included; they accommodate group diets, so mention any dietary needs when booking.
Suited to experienced hikers—the 4.5-hour approach is substantial and the hut functions as a base for technical Monte Rosa crossings and high alpine routes, not beginner terrain.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 55
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Wifi
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 27 778 12 09
- Website
- https://www.chanrion.ch/