Grünsee Mountain Lodge
1.2
2,296m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Grünsee Mountain Lodge sits at 2,296m in the Grünseetal, a quiet valley in the Gran Paradiso massif. Reach it from Cogne via the hamlet of Valnontey. The approach hike takes 2.5 hours from Valnontey, gaining 600m on a well-marked trail through larch forest. The lodge works as a base for traversing the Gran Paradiso peaks and accessing the Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II via a high pass route.
The lodge offers dormitory and small room options, hosting up to 20 people. Half-board is standard—hearty mountain cooking focuses on local Valle d'Aosta ingredients. The hut has a wood stove and simple but adequate facilities, including solar heating. It opens June through September only. Staff speak Italian and some English. The setting is remote; supplies depend on what's carried in, so meals follow a fixed schedule.
Book by phone directly with the lodge. July and August fill quickly—contact by May for summer weekends. The hut suits hikers comfortable with basic mountain accommodation and fixed mealtimes. Plan for cash payment on arrival, though confirmation of current payment methods is essential before traveling.
The lodge offers dormitory and small room options, hosting up to 20 people. Half-board is standard—hearty mountain cooking focuses on local Valle d'Aosta ingredients. The hut has a wood stove and simple but adequate facilities, including solar heating. It opens June through September only. Staff speak Italian and some English. The setting is remote; supplies depend on what's carried in, so meals follow a fixed schedule.
Book by phone directly with the lodge. July and August fill quickly—contact by May for summer weekends. The hut suits hikers comfortable with basic mountain accommodation and fixed mealtimes. Plan for cash payment on arrival, though confirmation of current payment methods is essential before traveling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead during July-August, earlier if visiting a weekend or holiday period. Contact them directly by phone or check rifugio.net for availability and reservations.
Most huts in the Gran Paradiso region operate June through September, with July-August fully staffed. Confirm exact dates directly—spring and autumn weekends may have limited staffing.
Start from Valnontey (near Cogne) and follow the marked trail up the Grünseetal; the hike takes 2.5 hours and climbs 600m through larch forest to reach 2,296m.
Half-board is standard (dinner and breakfast included); beds are in dormitories or small rooms, with capacity for 20 people. Expect basic amenities typical of mountain refugios—showers may be cold water or limited.
Yes for moderate hikers and families comfortable with a 2.5-hour uphill approach; it's a solid base hut rather than technical terrain. Not ideal for young children or those new to Alpine hiking due to elevation and trail exposure.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +41 79 900 23 00
- Website
- https://gruenseemountainlodge.ch/