Refuge de la Barmaz
1.9
2,460m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Refuge de la Barmaz sits at 2,460m in the Gran Paradiso massif, accessible from the village of Cogne in Valle d'Aosta. The approach follows the Valnontey valley on a well-marked trail that takes 3–4 hours from Cogne town centre. The hut serves as a base for routes into Gran Paradiso National Park and onward to higher rifugi like Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II (3,025m).
The refuge offers 30 beds across simple dormitory rooms. Meals focus on traditional Valle d'Aosta cooking: hearty polenta, local cheese, and game when in season. Hot water is available for washing. The hut operates year-round but is quietest in winter and spring (April–May). Summer months bring steady foot traffic, particularly weekends and throughout July.
Book by phone directly with the refuge well ahead of your visit. July and August weekends fill quickly—reserve at least 6 weeks prior. June and September offer better availability. The hut accepts cash and cards. Confirm your arrival time when booking, as the kitchen closes at a set hour regardless of guest numbers.
The refuge offers 30 beds across simple dormitory rooms. Meals focus on traditional Valle d'Aosta cooking: hearty polenta, local cheese, and game when in season. Hot water is available for washing. The hut operates year-round but is quietest in winter and spring (April–May). Summer months bring steady foot traffic, particularly weekends and throughout July.
Book by phone directly with the refuge well ahead of your visit. July and August weekends fill quickly—reserve at least 6 weeks prior. June and September offer better availability. The hut accepts cash and cards. Confirm your arrival time when booking, as the kitchen closes at a set hour regardless of guest numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August); weekends fill quickly. Contact the refuge directly by phone or check rifugi.net for availability and reservations.
Open June through September; staffing drops in shoulder months so confirm availability before heading up. Winter access is not reliable.
Start from Cogne village and follow the Valnontey valley trail for 3–4 hours on a well-marked path to the hut at 2,460m. No technical climbing required.
30 beds in dormitory rooms, hot meals featuring Valle d'Aosta specialties like polenta, and basic bathroom facilities; expect no private rooms or showers in the rooms themselves.
Yes—the approach trail is straightforward with no scrambling, making it good for fit families and hikers new to rifugio trekking. It's an ideal staging point for Gran Paradiso exploration without extreme altitude.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- –
- Total
- 30
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +41 79 869 70 17
- Website
- https://www.cabanedelabarmaz.ch/