Cabane des Rognes
1.7
2,768m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Cabane des Rognes sits at 2,768m on the border between Valle d'Aosta and the French Alps. Most parties approach from Valaisan villages to the north, crossing into Italy via high passes. The standard route takes 4–5 hours from the valley floor, gaining 1,200m steadily. You can also approach from Italian valleys to the south, though these routes are longer and less frequently marked. A mule track serves the hut in summer, useful if you're carrying heavy loads.
The hut sleeps around 30 people in shared dormitories. Half-board meals are substantial and include dinner and breakfast; packed lunches are available. Water comes from mountain springs; electricity is limited. The hut operates July through September, closing when snow becomes unpredictable. Conditions can deteriorate rapidly at this elevation—check weather forecasts before setting out, and carry insulating layers even in summer.
Book by phone as soon as you have firm dates. July weekends fill quickly; book at least 4–6 weeks ahead for peak season. August is slightly less congested than July. The hut does not manage online reservations through CAI or other platforms, so direct contact is essential. Arrive in daylight and allow extra time if weather is unsettled or if you're unfamiliar with the approach.
The hut sleeps around 30 people in shared dormitories. Half-board meals are substantial and include dinner and breakfast; packed lunches are available. Water comes from mountain springs; electricity is limited. The hut operates July through September, closing when snow becomes unpredictable. Conditions can deteriorate rapidly at this elevation—check weather forecasts before setting out, and carry insulating layers even in summer.
Book by phone as soon as you have firm dates. July weekends fill quickly; book at least 4–6 weeks ahead for peak season. August is slightly less congested than July. The hut does not manage online reservations through CAI or other platforms, so direct contact is essential. Arrive in daylight and allow extra time if weather is unsettled or if you're unfamiliar with the approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during July and August, especially for weekends; shoulder season (June, September) needs less notice. Call ahead to confirm availability and staffing, as this is a smaller mountain hut.
The hut typically operates June through September, depending on snow conditions and staffing; confirm opening dates by phone before planning your trip.
The standard approach from Valaisan villages to the north takes 4–5 hours with 1,200m elevation gain; a mule track operates in summer if you need to lighten your load. Italian approaches from the south are longer and less well marked.
The hut sleeps around 30 people and serves meals; typical facilities at this elevation include communal dormitory rooms and basic amenities, though showers may be limited or use meltwater.
The 4–5 hour approach with 1,200m gain is solid mid-grade hiking, not ideal for young children, though fit families comfortable at altitude can manage it. Mountaineering experience is needed for routes beyond the hut itself.
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
- +33 4 50 54 40 04
- Website