Refuge du Plan de la Lai
2.0
1,822m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Refuge du Plan de la Lai sits at 1822m in the Valle d'Aosta, on the route between Cogne and the Gran Paradiso massif. Reach it from Cogne village by hiking 2 hours up the Valnontey valley on a well-marked trail. The hut serves as a stopping point for trekkers crossing toward the higher rifugios or exploring the Gran Paradiso National Park. The setting is open meadow with views into steep valleys.
The refuge has 19 beds across mixed dormitories and a few smaller rooms. Meals are available—expect simple mountain fare. A basic kitchen is available if you bring supplies. Water comes from the stream; power is limited. The hut operates year-round but conditions are harsh in winter; summer is the reliable season from June through September.
Book by phone directly with the hut. Call ahead even in summer to confirm availability, especially weekends. July and August fill quickly with trekking groups. The hut can get crowded on the Cogne-to-Paradiso trail during peak season; arriving by mid-afternoon improves your chances.
The refuge has 19 beds across mixed dormitories and a few smaller rooms. Meals are available—expect simple mountain fare. A basic kitchen is available if you bring supplies. Water comes from the stream; power is limited. The hut operates year-round but conditions are harsh in winter; summer is the reliable season from June through September.
Book by phone directly with the hut. Call ahead even in summer to confirm availability, especially weekends. July and August fill quickly with trekking groups. The hut can get crowded on the Cogne-to-Paradiso trail during peak season; arriving by mid-afternoon improves your chances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during July–August, especially weekends; this 19-bed hut fills quickly. Contact by phone or check rifugio listings on cai.it for availability.
Typically open June through September, weather dependent; confirm opening dates by calling ahead, as Valle d'Aosta rifugios can close earlier if conditions deteriorate.
Start from Cogne village and hike 2 hours up the well-marked Valnontey valley trail; the route is straightforward and gains roughly 800m elevation.
Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; expect simple, hearty mountain food. The hut has mixed dormitories and a few small rooms with basic bedding—no en-suite facilities.
Yes—the 2-hour trail from Cogne is moderate and well-marked, making it accessible for families with older children and beginners in reasonable fitness. It's an ideal acclimatization stop before tackling higher Gran Paradiso routes.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
- –
- Total
- 19
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +33 4 79 89 07 78
- Website
- https://chaletplandelalai.ffcam.fr/