Cabane du Petit Mountet
1.2
2,142m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Cabane du Petit Mountet sits at 2,142m in the Val d'Ayas, a side valley of the Valle d'Aosta. You reach it from the village of Champoluc (1,570m) via a well-marked trail that climbs steadily through larch forest and alpine meadows. The hut sits on the shoulder between Punta Indren and Monte Rosa, with direct views south across the Val d'Aosta. Most hikers take 2.5–3 hours from Champoluc. A cable car from Champoluc to Punta Indren (2,250m) cuts 1.5 hours off the ascent, then you descend 150m to the hut.
The refuge offers 30 beds in simple dormitory rooms and serves half-board (dinner and breakfast included) or meals à la carte. Water comes from a spring, and the hut uses a wood stove. It's open June to September, depending on snow melt and staffing. The setting works well for day walks across the Rosa plateau, scrambles to Punta Indren (30 minutes), or as a stop on longer traverse routes toward Alagna Valsesia.
Contact the hut directly by phone or email before visiting to confirm opening dates and book accommodation. Summer weekends fill quickly. The hut lies on CAI-marked routes; staff can advise on current conditions.
The refuge offers 30 beds in simple dormitory rooms and serves half-board (dinner and breakfast included) or meals à la carte. Water comes from a spring, and the hut uses a wood stove. It's open June to September, depending on snow melt and staffing. The setting works well for day walks across the Rosa plateau, scrambles to Punta Indren (30 minutes), or as a stop on longer traverse routes toward Alagna Valsesia.
Contact the hut directly by phone or email before visiting to confirm opening dates and book accommodation. Summer weekends fill quickly. The hut lies on CAI-marked routes; staff can advise on current conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead in July–August, earlier if possible; contact the hut directly or use rifugio.net or the SAC/CAI booking system. In shoulder seasons (June, September), 1–2 weeks is usually sufficient.
Open June to September, staffed during those months only; it closes in winter. Check before visiting in shoulder months as staffing can be irregular.
Hike from Champoluc village (1,570m) in 2.5–3 hours via marked trail through larch forest, or take the cable car to Punta Indren (2,250m) then descend 150m in roughly 1 hour.
Expect basic dorm beds (bring a sleeping bag or rent linens), hot meals at dinner and breakfast, and cold water for washing; hot showers are unlikely at this elevation.
Yes for fit families and intermediate hikers; the cable car option makes it accessible to those uncomfortable with steep ascent, though the 2,142m altitude requires acclimatization for young children.
Quick Facts
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- Dormitory
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- Private rooms
Facilities
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Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- https://www.petitmountet.ch/