Cabane de la Tsissette
1.4
2,005m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Cabane de la Tsissette sits at 2,005m in the upper Gressoney valley, a side valley off the main Lys valley in Valle d'Aosta. You reach it via the village of Gressoney-Saint-Jean (1,385m). The hiking trail to the hut takes roughly 3 hours from the village and follows an established path through pasture and larch forest before opening onto the high plateau. The hut marks a natural break point for longer valley traverses or as a base for day walks into the surrounding meadows and peaks.
The hut offers 50 beds in shared dormitories. Meals are available—order dinner and breakfast when you book. The facility runs year-round but is busiest July through September. Water comes from an on-site spring. Basic self-catering is possible if you arrive outside meal service hours. The building is unheated, so bring a sleeping bag. Mobile signal is weak but present.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email well ahead for July and August—expect high demand from walkers and climbers. June, September, and early October have more availability. Winter access depends on snow conditions; confirm opening status before traveling. Gressoney-Saint-Jean has accommodation options if the hut is full, and regular bus service connects the village to Pont-Saint-Martin on the main valley road.
The hut offers 50 beds in shared dormitories. Meals are available—order dinner and breakfast when you book. The facility runs year-round but is busiest July through September. Water comes from an on-site spring. Basic self-catering is possible if you arrive outside meal service hours. The building is unheated, so bring a sleeping bag. Mobile signal is weak but present.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email well ahead for July and August—expect high demand from walkers and climbers. June, September, and early October have more availability. Winter access depends on snow conditions; confirm opening status before traveling. Gressoney-Saint-Jean has accommodation options if the hut is full, and regular bus service connects the village to Pont-Saint-Martin on the main valley road.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead during July-August, earlier if possible for weekends. Contact the hut directly by phone or email, or use rifugi.net and cai.it for reservations.
Typically open June through September; confirm exact dates before visiting as Alpine huts often close during shoulder seasons. It's staffed during opening season only.
Start from Gressoney-Saint-Jean (1,385m) and follow the established trail uphill for roughly 3 hours; the path climbs through pasture and larch forest to reach the hut at 2,005m.
Expect basic Alpine hut standards: dormitory beds, a communal dining room with dinner and breakfast included, and cold water for washing (hot showers are uncommon at this elevation).
Yes for fit families and hikers with basic Alpine experience; the 3-hour approach is moderate but steady, and the hut serves as an excellent base for day walks rather than technical climbing.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
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- Total
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- https://latsissette.ch/