Refuge de la Coire
1.7
2,062m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Refuge de la Coire sits at 2,062m in Valle d'Aosta, accessed via the village of Cogne. The approach takes roughly 2 hours from Cogne village following the main valley trail—a straightforward hike suitable for most fitness levels. The hut works as a base for day trips into the Gran Paradiso massif or as a staging point on longer valley traverses.
The refuge holds around 40 beds in simple dorm rooms. Half-board is standard (dinner and breakfast included with bed). The kitchen serves traditional Val d'Aosta fare: pasta, polenta, local cheese. Showers are available. The hut operates year-round but expect reduced services November through March. A small bar serves hot drinks and snacks throughout the day. Staff speak Italian and French; English is limited.
Book by phone directly with the refuge. July and August fill 4–6 weeks ahead, particularly weekends. June and September offer better availability. Arrive early in the day if you haven't reserved—the hut will turn you away once full rather than improvise. Payment is cash or bank transfer; confirm payment method when you call. The phone line can be slow to answer during peak season; try mid-morning or late afternoon.
The refuge holds around 40 beds in simple dorm rooms. Half-board is standard (dinner and breakfast included with bed). The kitchen serves traditional Val d'Aosta fare: pasta, polenta, local cheese. Showers are available. The hut operates year-round but expect reduced services November through March. A small bar serves hot drinks and snacks throughout the day. Staff speak Italian and French; English is limited.
Book by phone directly with the refuge. July and August fill 4–6 weeks ahead, particularly weekends. June and September offer better availability. Arrive early in the day if you haven't reserved—the hut will turn you away once full rather than improvise. Payment is cash or bank transfer; confirm payment method when you call. The phone line can be slow to answer during peak season; try mid-morning or late afternoon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during July and August, especially weekends; shoulder seasons (June, September) need 1-2 weeks' notice. Call the hut directly or check rifugio.net for availability and to secure your place.
Typically open June through September; confirm exact dates by calling ahead since staffing can vary. Winter closure is standard for huts at this elevation in Valle d'Aosta.
Drive to Cogne village, then hike the main valley trail for roughly 2 hours on a straightforward, well-marked path to reach the hut at 2,062m. No technical climbing required.
The hut has 40 beds in simple dorms and serves half-board (dinner and breakfast included). Expect traditional Valle d'Aosta cooking; confirm shower availability when booking, as facilities are basic.
Yes—the 2-hour approach is straightforward and manageable for families with older children and hikers of moderate fitness. It works well as a base for day walks into Gran Paradiso rather than as a technical mountaineering hub.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
- –
- Total
- 40
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +33 6 82 12 40 42
- Website