Refuge d'Anterne Alfred Wills
2.2
1,810m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Refuge d'Anterne Alfred Wills sits at 1,810m on the Italian side of the Mont Blanc massif in Valle d'Aosta. Access is via the Val Ferret valley from Courmayeur. The standard approach takes 2.5 to 3 hours from Pré-de-Bar, gaining 800m on a well-marked trail. The refuge also works as a base for approaches to Mont Blanc and for traverses toward the Grandes Jorasses.
The refuge holds 54 beds across mixed dormitories and a few double rooms. Meals are standard Italian hut fare: hearty breakfasts, packed lunches, and three-course dinners using local suppliers. Showers are available. The hut operates year-round, though staffing is reduced in winter months and some facilities may be limited. The refuge kitchen can handle dietary requests if you notify in advance.
Book directly by phone or email at least 6 weeks ahead for July and August. The hut fills quickly during the peak season when climbers use it as a staging point for Mont Blanc. Email is reliable if you don't speak Italian. Confirm your arrival time when you book, especially if arriving late. The hut accepts cash and card payment. Winter visits require advance coordination to confirm the hut will be staffed.
The refuge holds 54 beds across mixed dormitories and a few double rooms. Meals are standard Italian hut fare: hearty breakfasts, packed lunches, and three-course dinners using local suppliers. Showers are available. The hut operates year-round, though staffing is reduced in winter months and some facilities may be limited. The refuge kitchen can handle dietary requests if you notify in advance.
Book directly by phone or email at least 6 weeks ahead for July and August. The hut fills quickly during the peak season when climbers use it as a staging point for Mont Blanc. Email is reliable if you don't speak Italian. Confirm your arrival time when you book, especially if arriving late. The hut accepts cash and card payment. Winter visits require advance coordination to confirm the hut will be staffed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-4 weeks ahead for summer weekends, especially July-August; weekdays can sometimes accommodate walk-ins. Contact via phone or check rifugio.net and CAI directories for availability.
Typically open June through September, with peak season July-August; winter closure is standard for this elevation. Confirm exact dates by phone before planning.
From Pré-de-Bar in Val Ferret (near Courmayeur), the marked trail is 2.5–3 hours with 800m elevation gain. The approach is moderate and well-established.
54 beds in mixed dorms and a few doubles; hearty Italian hut meals (breakfast, packed lunch, dinner) are standard. Showers are typically available but may incur a small fee.
Yes for fit families and hikers comfortable with 3-hour approaches and basic mountain conditions; the trail is well-marked but gains 800m steadily. It's an ideal base for non-technical Mont Blanc acclimatization, not a beginner's first hut.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- –
- Total
- 54
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Showers
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 6 70 63 12 45
- Website
- http://www.refuge-wills.com/