Cabane de la Cave
1.4
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Cabane de la Cave sits at 2,413m in the Gran Paradiso massif, on the eastern edge of Valle d'Aosta. Reach it from Pont in about 4 hours via the Valnontey valley—a steady climb through pasture and rock that gets steeper in the final 90 minutes. The hut works as a base for Gran Paradiso (4,061m) ascents and for traverses into the Graian Alps. Most climbers start their summit push at dawn from here.
The hut has 30 beds across mixed dorms and doubles. Half-board is standard in summer; the kitchen prepares substantial mountain food and can handle vegetarian requests. Water comes from snowmelt and springs. The hut runs June through September, closing during heavy snow or when staffing becomes difficult. Toilets are outside; washing is basic. Solar panels supplement the generator, but expect no charging points for devices.
Book directly with the guardian by phone (+39 0124 901414) or email. July and August fill fast—aim for at least 4 weeks ahead if you're climbing Gran Paradiso. June and September are quieter. Half-board costs around €55–65 per person. The hut sits on the CAI network but operates independently, so rifugi.net listings may not reflect real-time availability.
The hut has 30 beds across mixed dorms and doubles. Half-board is standard in summer; the kitchen prepares substantial mountain food and can handle vegetarian requests. Water comes from snowmelt and springs. The hut runs June through September, closing during heavy snow or when staffing becomes difficult. Toilets are outside; washing is basic. Solar panels supplement the generator, but expect no charging points for devices.
Book directly with the guardian by phone (+39 0124 901414) or email. July and August fill fast—aim for at least 4 weeks ahead if you're climbing Gran Paradiso. June and September are quieter. Half-board costs around €55–65 per person. The hut sits on the CAI network but operates independently, so rifugi.net listings may not reflect real-time availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 months ahead for July-August weekends, especially if you're planning a Gran Paradiso summit attempt. Check rifugio.net or contact the hut directly—it fills quickly as a staging point for the peak.
Open June through September typically, with full staffing during summer months. Contact ahead for shoulder season availability, as early/late season conditions on the approach can be unpredictable.
Hike from Pont via the Valnontey valley in about 4 hours; the route climbs steadily through pasture and rock, steepening in the final 90 minutes. It's the standard approach for Gran Paradiso summiteers.
30 beds in mixed dorms and doubles, with half-board meals standard in summer. Expect basic but adequate facilities typical of high Alpine huts at 2,413m.
Not ideal for families—it's a working mountaineer's hut optimized for Gran Paradiso ascents, with early starts and a serious climbing culture. The 4-hour approach is manageable for fit hikers, but the hut's purpose is technical mountaineering.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
- –
- Total
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website