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About
Rifugio Cesare Dalmazzi sits at 2584m in the Gran Paradiso massif, reached from the village of Ceresole Reale in Valle d'Aosta. The approach varies by route. From Ceresole Reale via the Lago Serrù trail takes roughly 4 hours. The hut serves as a base for Gran Paradiso summits and high-altitude traverses in this granite-and-ibex terrain. Access is summer hiking only—snow blocks the approaches from October through May.
The refuge holds around 60 beds in multi-share rooms. Meals are available daily: half-board and full-board options cover dinner, breakfast, and packed lunches. The kitchen provides hot water and basic shower facilities. The hut runs from June through September. Winter use is possible only for equipped mountaineers with prior arrangement. The CAI Torino section manages the facility and maintains a refuge guardian during the season.
Book directly through CAI Torino's Sezione di Torino. Contact the hut by phone or email to reserve beds and confirm meal options. July and August fill weeks in advance—aim for 6–8 weeks' notice for peak summer. June and September typically have more availability. Confirm your arrival time when you book, as the guardian may need to prepare meals. The hut closes each season around late September.
The refuge holds around 60 beds in multi-share rooms. Meals are available daily: half-board and full-board options cover dinner, breakfast, and packed lunches. The kitchen provides hot water and basic shower facilities. The hut runs from June through September. Winter use is possible only for equipped mountaineers with prior arrangement. The CAI Torino section manages the facility and maintains a refuge guardian during the season.
Book directly through CAI Torino's Sezione di Torino. Contact the hut by phone or email to reserve beds and confirm meal options. July and August fill weeks in advance—aim for 6–8 weeks' notice for peak summer. June and September typically have more availability. Confirm your arrival time when you book, as the guardian may need to prepare meals. The hut closes each season around late September.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead for July–August weekends; shoulder season (June, September) needs less notice. Call the hut directly or use rifugio.net and cai.it for availability and reservations.
Open June through September only; snow closes the approaches from October through May. Staff are present daily during this window.
Start from Ceresole Reale village; the Lago Serrù trail to the hut takes roughly 4 hours. Alternative routes exist but are longer; check current conditions before setting out, as terrain is high and exposed.
The hut serves daily meals (dinner and breakfast included with bed). It has 60 beds in multi-share rooms; showers are typically available but hot water may be limited due to the high altitude and mountain setting.
Not ideal for beginners—the 4-hour approach is steep and exposed at 2584m, requiring mountain fitness and proper gear. Families with experienced young hikers can manage it, but this is serious high-altitude terrain in the Gran Paradiso massif.
Location
45.8939, 7.0406
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI Club Alpino Italiano Sezione di Torino
Facilities
Breakfast
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0165 869098
- Website
- http://www.rifugiodalmazzi.com/
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