Dortoir Retempio
1.3
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Dortoir Retempio sits at 2,588m in the Gran Paradiso massif, Valle d'Aosta. Reach it from the Pont hamlet near Ceresole Reale by following the Orco Valley trail for roughly 3.5 hours. The hut serves climbers tackling Gran Paradiso (4,061m) and hikers crossing to the Lyskamm circuit. Most approach via the Grivola valley or from Noasca.
The hut holds 8 beds across simple shared rooms. Managers provide evening meals and packed lunches; bring your own breakfast supplies or order in advance. Flush toilets and basic washing facilities are available. Water comes from the stream. The hut typically opens June through September, depending on snow conditions. Winter access is possible but requires mountaineering experience and advance notice.
Book directly by email or phone at least 2–3 weeks ahead, especially for July and August weekends. The small capacity fills quickly. Contact the managers to confirm opening dates and meal availability before planning your trip. Half-board is standard practice. Confirm arrival time the day before; they may close the hut if no guests are expected.
The hut holds 8 beds across simple shared rooms. Managers provide evening meals and packed lunches; bring your own breakfast supplies or order in advance. Flush toilets and basic washing facilities are available. Water comes from the stream. The hut typically opens June through September, depending on snow conditions. Winter access is possible but requires mountaineering experience and advance notice.
Book directly by email or phone at least 2–3 weeks ahead, especially for July and August weekends. The small capacity fills quickly. Contact the managers to confirm opening dates and meal availability before planning your trip. Half-board is standard practice. Confirm arrival time the day before; they may close the hut if no guests are expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during July-August, especially if you need packed lunches or have dietary requirements; call ahead since the hut has only 8 beds and fills quickly for Gran Paradiso attempts.
Open late June through September, weather-dependent; confirm current status by phone before heading up, as early and late season dates shift with snow conditions.
Approach from Pont hamlet near Ceresole Reale via the Orco Valley trail (3.5 hours) or from Noasca through the Grivola valley; both routes gain roughly 1,000m to the hut at 2,588m.
Evening meals and packed lunches provided if pre-ordered; bring your own breakfast or arrange in advance; the hut has basic shared dormitory rooms with flush toilets.
Not ideal for beginners—it's positioned for Gran Paradiso (4,061m) climbers and experienced mountain hikers; the approach and altitude suit those comfortable with sustained high-altitude terrain.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 8
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Flush toilets
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 392 9892760
- Website
- https://www.lovevda.it/it/banca-dati/22/posti-tappa-dortoir/pontboset/retempio/9005836