Cabane de la Tour-Rouge
1.5
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Cabane de la Tour-Rouge sits at 2,755m on the north side of Mont Emilius in the Valle d'Aosta. Reach it from Chamois village (1,700m) via the Lago di Lod trail in 3.5 hours. The hut serves as a base for Mont Emilius (3,559m) and the Gran Paradiso massif. Summer approach is straightforward hiking. Winter and ski mountaineering routes require experience and avalanche awareness.
The hut has 50 beds across simple shared rooms. Meals are available: half or full board booking is standard. There's a wood-stove common room, basic washing facilities, and a small kitchen area. Water comes from snowmelt (reliable until September). The hut operates June through September for regular hiking traffic. Winter use is possible for ski mountaineers but requires prior arrangement. Mobile signal is poor to absent.
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August weekends. Contact the hut directly by phone or email—check rifugi.net or the CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) registry for current contact details. The approach from Chamois is exposed in afternoon thunderstorms; start early. Bring a stove fuel cartridge and a headtorch if planning to arrive near dusk.
The hut has 50 beds across simple shared rooms. Meals are available: half or full board booking is standard. There's a wood-stove common room, basic washing facilities, and a small kitchen area. Water comes from snowmelt (reliable until September). The hut operates June through September for regular hiking traffic. Winter use is possible for ski mountaineers but requires prior arrangement. Mobile signal is poor to absent.
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August weekends. Contact the hut directly by phone or email—check rifugi.net or the CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) registry for current contact details. The approach from Chamois is exposed in afternoon thunderstorms; start early. Bring a stove fuel cartridge and a headtorch if planning to arrive near dusk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead in summer; weekends fill quickly. Contact the hut directly or use rifugio.net for availability and reservations.
Typically open June through September for regular hiking traffic; some years it operates into October depending on snow. Winter is generally closed to casual visitors.
Start from Chamois village (1,700m) and follow the Lago di Lod trail for 3.5 hours to reach 2,755m. The summer route is straightforward hiking with good trail markers.
50 beds in shared rooms, with half or full board available as standard booking options. Basic facilities typical of Alpine rifugi.
Good for fit hikers with Alpine experience; the 3.5-hour approach and 2,755m elevation are manageable for acclimatized trekkers. Not ideal for young children or inexperienced mountaineers—winter/ski routes definitely require experience and avalanche training.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
- –
- Total
- 50
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- https://www.chamoniarde.com/actualites/divers/nouvelle-cabane-tour-rouge