Refuge Elisabetta Soldini Montanaro
2.0Rifugio Elisabetta Soldini Montanaro
2,194m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
About
Rifugio Elisabetta Soldini Montanaro sits at 2,194m in the upper Val d'Aosta, giving straightforward access to ridge walks and high passes across the region. Most hikers approach from the Ayas Valley floor via marked trails that take 2.5–3 hours to reach the hut. The location works as a base for day trips or as a waypoint on multi-day traverses linking the Monterosa and Gran Paradiso massifs.
The hut holds 77 beds across multiple rooms and offers half-board meals in the dining room. Showers and flush toilets are available, making it comfortable for a 2–3 night stay. The rifugio serves breakfast and dinner; packed lunches are available on request. Opening season runs June through September, weather dependent. Winter closures are common. The hut is managed by CAI (Italian Alpine Club) volunteers and operates year-round only during peak summer months.
Book directly by email or phone. July and August weekends fill 4–6 weeks ahead, so confirm availability early for summer travel. Shoulder months (June and September) are less pressured. The hut sits on active trekking routes between major valleys, so even off-season dates can have demand. Call or email to confirm current opening dates and conditions before heading up.
The hut holds 77 beds across multiple rooms and offers half-board meals in the dining room. Showers and flush toilets are available, making it comfortable for a 2–3 night stay. The rifugio serves breakfast and dinner; packed lunches are available on request. Opening season runs June through September, weather dependent. Winter closures are common. The hut is managed by CAI (Italian Alpine Club) volunteers and operates year-round only during peak summer months.
Book directly by email or phone. July and August weekends fill 4–6 weeks ahead, so confirm availability early for summer travel. Shoulder months (June and September) are less pressured. The hut sits on active trekking routes between major valleys, so even off-season dates can have demand. Call or email to confirm current opening dates and conditions before heading up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August; weekdays outside peak season can often be arranged with less notice. Call the hut directly or check rifugio.net for availability.
Typically open June through September; check cai.it or call ahead to confirm exact dates, as early-season snow and late-autumn weather can affect staffing.
Approach from the Ayas Valley floor via marked trails in 2.5–3 hours; this is the standard route for most hikers. The hut sits at 2,194m and works well as a base for multi-day traverses or day trips.
77 beds in multiple rooms, half-board meals served in the dining room, and showers available; typical for a staffed rifugio at this elevation.
Yes—the 2.5–3 hour approach from the valley is moderate and well-marked, making it accessible for fit families and newer hikers; it's an ideal waypoint rather than a technical climb.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- –
- Total
- 77
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Showers
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Flush toilets
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0165 844080
- Website
- https://www.rifugioelisabetta.com/