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Rifugio Città di Mantova stands at 3,498m on the Gran Paradiso massif in Valle d'Aosta. Reach it from Ceresole Reale via the Pont and Noaschetta trail, a 4–5 hour climb with roughly 1,200m of elevation gain. The final approach crosses scree and rocky terrain requiring scrambling ability. Summer conditions (July–September) are optimal; snow lingers into early June and returns by October.
The hut sleeps 40 in dormitory rooms and serves meals in the dining hall. Meals are half-board only: dinner and breakfast included with the bed. Water comes from a spring near the building. Toilets are outside. The refuge operates from mid-June through September. No electricity or heating means it closes in winter. This is a working base for Gran Paradiso ascents and onward routes toward the Levanna massif.
Book directly by phone at the number listed on rifugio.net or contact the managing club directly. July and August fill 4–6 weeks ahead, particularly weekends. June and September have more flexibility. Confirm opening dates before travelling, as late snow can delay access. Half-board dinner and breakfast runs €55–70 per person, payable in cash.
The hut sleeps 40 in dormitory rooms and serves meals in the dining hall. Meals are half-board only: dinner and breakfast included with the bed. Water comes from a spring near the building. Toilets are outside. The refuge operates from mid-June through September. No electricity or heating means it closes in winter. This is a working base for Gran Paradiso ascents and onward routes toward the Levanna massif.
Book directly by phone at the number listed on rifugio.net or contact the managing club directly. July and August fill 4–6 weeks ahead, particularly weekends. June and September have more flexibility. Confirm opening dates before travelling, as late snow can delay access. Half-board dinner and breakfast runs €55–70 per person, payable in cash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August), especially for weekends; call the hut directly or use rifugio.net. Outside peak season, 1 week is usually sufficient.
Open July through September in reliable conditions; staffing begins in early July and ends by late September. Snow lingers into early June and returns by October, making shoulder seasons unreliable.
Start from Ceresole Reale and follow the Pont and Noaschetta trail for 4–5 hours, gaining roughly 1,200m elevation; the final approach requires scrambling over scree and rocky terrain.
The hut sleeps 40 in dormitory rooms and serves half-board meals (dinner and breakfast) in the dining hall; shower facilities are basic mountain standards.
Not ideal for beginners or young children—the final 1,200m approach involves scrambling on exposed rocky terrain and reaches 3,498m, requiring solid fitness and mountain sense. Better suited to experienced hikers and mountaineers.
Location
45.8954, 7.8480
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0163 78150
- Website
- https://www.rifugiomantova.it/
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