Refuge Cai Città di Casale Monferrato
2.2Rifugio Cai Città di Casale Monferrato
1,615m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Rifugio Cai Città di Casale Monferrato sits at 1,615m in the Gran Paradiso area of Valle d'Aosta. Access is via the Orco Valley from Ceresole Reale, a 2.5–3 hour hike gaining roughly 500m elevation. The trail is well-marked and moderate in difficulty. The hut works as a base for day walks to alpine lakes and peaks, or as a waypoint on longer ridge traverses through the Gran Paradiso massif.
The refuge has 36 beds arranged in shared rooms. It serves hot meals and packed lunches; the kitchen handles vegetarian diets if you request them in advance. Water comes from a spring nearby. The hut opens June through September, depending on snow conditions and demand. Mobile signal is weak or absent; bring a paper map. There's a small wood stove for common areas in shoulder seasons.
Book directly by phone with CAI Casale Monferrato. July and August fill fast—call by early June if you're planning a summer visit. Off-season visits are possible but confirm opening dates beforehand. The hut is run by volunteers, so allow time for response and be flexible with your dates if possible.
The refuge has 36 beds arranged in shared rooms. It serves hot meals and packed lunches; the kitchen handles vegetarian diets if you request them in advance. Water comes from a spring nearby. The hut opens June through September, depending on snow conditions and demand. Mobile signal is weak or absent; bring a paper map. There's a small wood stove for common areas in shoulder seasons.
Book directly by phone with CAI Casale Monferrato. July and August fill fast—call by early June if you're planning a summer visit. Off-season visits are possible but confirm opening dates beforehand. The hut is run by volunteers, so allow time for response and be flexible with your dates if possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead during July-August; earlier in shoulder season is fine. Call the hut directly using the phone contact, or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability and online booking options.
Typical opening is late June through September for a Valle d'Aosta hut at this elevation, though confirm exact dates with the hut as weather can affect access—call ahead if visiting shoulder months.
Start from Ceresole Reale in the Orco Valley; the well-marked trail takes 2.5–3 hours and climbs roughly 500m—moderate difficulty, suitable for anyone with basic fitness.
Hot meals and packed lunches are provided; 36 beds in shared rooms. Confirm whether showers are available when you book, as water is often limited at this elevation.
Yes for fit families and hiking beginners—the approach is moderate and well-signed. It works well as a base for day walks to alpine lakes rather than a technical mountaineering stop.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- –
- Total
- 36
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0125 307226
- Website