Refuge du Nid d'Aigle
1.7
2,372m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Refuge du Nid d'Aigle sits at 2,372m in the Gran Paradiso massif, deep in Valle d'Aosta. Access is a 2-hour hike from the Pont d'Ably trailhead on the road to Cogne. The route climbs steadily through pine forest then opens to alpine meadow. Approach from the north via the CAI trail network or combine it with multi-day traverses linking to Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II or Rifugio Sella.
The hut offers 19 beds in simple dorms. Meals are provided: a hearty evening meal and breakfast included with overnight stays. There is running water and basic toilet facilities. The hut operates from June through September, depending on snow conditions. Half-board is the standard arrangement. The kitchen can accommodate special diets if notified in advance.
Book directly by phone. Call ahead 1–2 weeks during June and September, earlier for July and August weekends. The hut fills quickly on Saturdays and holidays. No online booking system exists; phone confirmation is required and a deposit may be requested. Staff speak Italian and basic English. Mobile signal is unreliable on site, so sort arrangements before arrival.
The hut offers 19 beds in simple dorms. Meals are provided: a hearty evening meal and breakfast included with overnight stays. There is running water and basic toilet facilities. The hut operates from June through September, depending on snow conditions. Half-board is the standard arrangement. The kitchen can accommodate special diets if notified in advance.
Book directly by phone. Call ahead 1–2 weeks during June and September, earlier for July and August weekends. The hut fills quickly on Saturdays and holidays. No online booking system exists; phone confirmation is required and a deposit may be requested. Staff speak Italian and basic English. Mobile signal is unreliable on site, so sort arrangements before arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (July-August), especially weekends; shoulder seasons can accommodate shorter notice. Contact the hut directly by phone or check rifugio.net for availability and reservations.
Most Italian Alpine huts at 2,372m operate June through September, with July-August fully staffed; confirm exact dates directly as staffing varies year to year.
Hike 2 hours from Pont d'Ably trailhead on the Cogne road, following CAI trails north through pine forest into alpine meadow; it's also accessible as part of multi-day Gran Paradiso traverses linking toward Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II or Rifugio Sella.
19 beds in simple dormitory rooms with evening meal and breakfast included; confirm shower availability by contacting the hut directly.
Yes—the 2-hour approach from Pont d'Ably is moderate summer hiking suitable for families with decent fitness, though the 2,372m elevation and basic facilities work better for committed mountain hikers than casual visitors.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- –
- Total
- 19
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +33 6 79 00 62 69
- Website
- http://refugeniddaigle.ffcam.fr/