Refuge de Platé
1.2
2,032m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Refuge de Platé sits at 2,032m in the Gran Paradiso massif, northeast of Aosta. Reach it from the Pont hamlet in 2.5 hours on a well-marked trail that climbs steadily through alpine pasture and scattered larch. This is the main approach for most hikers. The refuge works as a base for day walks across the plateau and for approaching higher peaks in the range.
The refuge has 35 beds spread across dormitories and 3 private rooms. Half-board is standard: dinner and breakfast included with accommodation. The kitchen serves traditional Valle d'Aosta cooking. Water comes from a natural spring. There's no electricity beyond basic lighting and charging (limited sockets—bring a power bank). The season runs June through September, closing during heavy snow. The refuge is independently managed and not affiliated with CAI or SAT.
Book directly by email or phone at least 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August. The hut fills fast during good weather weekends. Confirm your arrival time when booking so the staff can hold dinner. Payment is cash or bank transfer; confirm accepted methods when you call. Access is on foot only—no vehicle track reaches the refuge.
The refuge has 35 beds spread across dormitories and 3 private rooms. Half-board is standard: dinner and breakfast included with accommodation. The kitchen serves traditional Valle d'Aosta cooking. Water comes from a natural spring. There's no electricity beyond basic lighting and charging (limited sockets—bring a power bank). The season runs June through September, closing during heavy snow. The refuge is independently managed and not affiliated with CAI or SAT.
Book directly by email or phone at least 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August. The hut fills fast during good weather weekends. Confirm your arrival time when booking so the staff can hold dinner. Payment is cash or bank transfer; confirm accepted methods when you call. Access is on foot only—no vehicle track reaches the refuge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during July and August, especially weekends; shoulder season (June, September) needs less advance notice. Contact by phone or check rifugi.net for availability.
Typically open June through September; confirm exact dates by phone as staffing depends on snowmelt and weather conditions in the Gran Paradiso.
The main approach is from Pont hamlet (northeast of Aosta) via a well-marked trail through alpine pasture and larch forest—2.5 hours of steady climbing to 2,032m.
Half-board standard (dinner and breakfast included); 35 beds in dormitories and 3 private rooms. Confirm shower availability when booking as water can be limited at this elevation.
Yes for fit families and experienced hikers—the 2.5-hour approach is moderate but steady; the refuge works well as a base for day walks across the plateau rather than a technical climbing hub.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 35
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
- 3
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 6 47 20 05 87
- Website
- https://refugedeplate.ffcam.fr/