Refuge de Miage
1.7
1,564m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Refuge de Miage sits at 1,564m in the Vallée de Miage, accessed from the village of Saint-Gervais on the French side of Mont Blanc. The standard approach follows the Miage Glacier moraine trail, a steady 3-hour hike gaining 500m through larch forest and open pasture. From Courmayeur on the Italian side, the walk takes roughly 4 hours via the same valley. This is a transit point for climbers crossing into Italy or for hikers doing the Tour du Mont Blanc.
The refuge is a working mountain hut with 40 beds in simple shared rooms. The kitchen serves dinner and breakfast; packed lunches are available. There's no shower facility, but water is plentiful from the glacial stream. The hut operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions and avalanche forecasting. Staff speak French, Italian, and basic English.
Book directly by email or phone well ahead for weekends and July–August. The hut fills quickly during the Tour du Mont Blanc season (June through September). Solo hikers and small parties can often find space with shorter notice, but summer weekends require booking 4–6 weeks ahead. Confirm the current access route before arrival, as glacier conditions and trail work affect the approach.
The refuge is a working mountain hut with 40 beds in simple shared rooms. The kitchen serves dinner and breakfast; packed lunches are available. There's no shower facility, but water is plentiful from the glacial stream. The hut operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions and avalanche forecasting. Staff speak French, Italian, and basic English.
Book directly by email or phone well ahead for weekends and July–August. The hut fills quickly during the Tour du Mont Blanc season (June through September). Solo hikers and small parties can often find space with shorter notice, but summer weekends require booking 4–6 weeks ahead. Confirm the current access route before arrival, as glacier conditions and trail work affect the approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (July-August), especially if you're part of a group or need half-board meals; weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Open June through September, with full staffing mid-June to mid-September; shoulder months may have reduced hours or limited services.
From Saint-Gervais (French side): 3 hours gaining 500m via Miage Glacier moraine trail through larch forest; from Courmayeur (Italian side): approximately 4 hours via the same valley.
Typical Italian Alpine hut with half-board (dinner and breakfast) available; expect basic dormitory or small private rooms, cold water facilities, and a communal dining area for shared meals.
It's suitable for fit hikers comfortable with a 3-4 hour approach and basic mountain hut conditions; better for adults or older teens than young families due to the altitude gain and exposure on the moraine trail.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 4 50 93 22 91
- Website
- https://www.refugemiage.com/