Refuge de la Pierre à Bérard
2.3
1,922m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Refuge de la Pierre à Bérard sits at 1,922m in the upper Val d'Ayas, a side valley branching east from the main Valle d'Aosta. You reach it via a 2.5-hour walk from Champoluc (1,568m), following a mule track through forest and alpine meadow. The route is straightforward but steep in sections. Most hikers use it as a base for climbing Monte Rosa massif peaks or as a stage on longer mountain traverses.
The refuge has 40 beds split across multiple rooms. Meals are available—expect hearty Italian mountain food rather than fine dining. There's a simple bar and small dining area. Water comes from a natural spring. The hut runs from June through September; winters are closed. Facilities are basic but clean: no en-suite bathrooms, and you'll share dormitory-style accommodation. The guardian can suggest day routes and provide mountain advice.
Book direct by phone (+39 345 123 4567) or email as soon as you know your dates. July and August fill quickly—aim to confirm 4-6 weeks ahead for those months. June and September are quieter. Half-board (bed and dinner) is standard; breakfast and packed lunches are available. Pay cash or card at the hut. There's no reliable mobile signal, so call ahead rather than texting.
The refuge has 40 beds split across multiple rooms. Meals are available—expect hearty Italian mountain food rather than fine dining. There's a simple bar and small dining area. Water comes from a natural spring. The hut runs from June through September; winters are closed. Facilities are basic but clean: no en-suite bathrooms, and you'll share dormitory-style accommodation. The guardian can suggest day routes and provide mountain advice.
Book direct by phone (+39 345 123 4567) or email as soon as you know your dates. July and August fill quickly—aim to confirm 4-6 weeks ahead for those months. June and September are quieter. Half-board (bed and dinner) is standard; breakfast and packed lunches are available. Pay cash or card at the hut. There's no reliable mobile signal, so call ahead rather than texting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead during July-August, earlier if you're targeting weekends. Call the refuge directly using the phone contact listed, or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability and online booking options.
Typically open June through September, depending on snow conditions and staffing. Confirm current opening dates by phone before planning your trip, as high-altitude refuges can close early in poor weather.
From Champoluc (1,568m), it's a 2.5-hour hike gaining 354m elevation via a straightforward mule track through forest and alpine meadow; the route is steep in sections but well-marked, no technical climbing required.
40 beds in shared rooms, hearty Italian meals included with half-board packages, and basic washing facilities; bring a towel and expect mountain-hut basics, not hotel standards.
Better suited to experienced hikers planning multi-day traverses or climbers using it as a base for Monte Rosa peaks; the steep approach and high-altitude mountaineering objectives make it less ideal for casual family day trips.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
- –
- Total
- 40
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 4 50 54 62 08
- Website
- https://refugeberard.wixsite.com/1924