Demanding
About
Rifugio del Misérin sits at 2,582m in the Gran Paradiso massif, accessible from the Cogne valley via the Valnontey trail. The approach from Cogne village takes 3.5 to 4 hours on a well-marked path. The hut serves as a base for climbs on Gran Paradiso (4,061m) and traverses into the Graian Alps. Winter access is limited and depends on snow conditions.
The rifugio has 40 beds in rooms of 4–8. Half-board (dinner, bed, breakfast) is mandatory in summer; book direct for meal options. The kitchen provides hot meals suited to Alpine hiking. There's no wi-fi or mobile signal. Water is cold and plentiful. The season runs from mid-June to September, with variable opening in shoulder months.
Email or phone ahead to confirm availability, especially for weekends in July and August. The hut fills quickly during school holidays. Request confirmation by phone once you email, as responses can lag. The managing club is CAI (Italian Alpine Club); membership discounts apply. Expect basic Alpine hospitality and a social evening meal with other hikers.
The rifugio has 40 beds in rooms of 4–8. Half-board (dinner, bed, breakfast) is mandatory in summer; book direct for meal options. The kitchen provides hot meals suited to Alpine hiking. There's no wi-fi or mobile signal. Water is cold and plentiful. The season runs from mid-June to September, with variable opening in shoulder months.
Email or phone ahead to confirm availability, especially for weekends in July and August. The hut fills quickly during school holidays. Request confirmation by phone once you email, as responses can lag. The managing club is CAI (Italian Alpine Club); membership discounts apply. Expect basic Alpine hospitality and a social evening meal with other hikers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for summer weekends, earlier if you're planning a multi-day traverse. Call the rifugio directly to check availability and confirm half-board arrangements.
Open June through September for reliable staffing; winter access is weather-dependent and not guaranteed. Check with the rifugio before attempting a winter visit.
Hike from Cogne village via the Valnontey trail—3.5 to 4 hours on a well-marked path to 2,582m. There's no road access; this is a hiking-only approach.
Half-board (dinner, bed, breakfast) is mandatory in summer. You'll sleep in rooms of 4–8 people across 40 beds; contact the rifugio directly about shower facilities and meal specifics.
The 3.5–4 hour approach is moderate and well-marked, so reasonably accessible for fit beginners. It's better suited to hikers planning Gran Paradiso climbs or multi-day traverses than casual walkers.
Location
45.6027, 7.5215
HutLists Score
4.3
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Based on facilities, access, and how reliably the hut is open.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Total
- 40
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 340 9014630
- Website
- https://www.miserinespritlibre.it/
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