Refuge escursionistico Cima Bossola
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Refuge escursionistico Cima Bossola

3.8

Rifugio escursionistico Cima Bossola

1,095m Valle d'Aosta, Italy Write a review
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About

Rifugio Cima Bossola sits at 1095m in the lower Valle d'Aosta, making it an accessible base for day hikes in the region. The hut is reachable on foot from several valleys; most approaches take 2–3 hours from nearby villages. It serves as a natural staging point for hikers exploring the middle-elevation trails that connect the main valley floor to higher Alpine terrain.

The refuge offers simple accommodation and meals focused on walkers rather than climbers. Capacity is modest—around 30 beds—with basic dormitory and small room options. The kitchen serves hearty regional food. Water and basic supplies are available. The hut operates seasonally; confirm opening dates before planning your trip, as weather and staffing affect spring and autumn availability.

Book directly by phone well ahead during July and August. Outside peak summer, you can often turn up without reservation, though calling ahead remains sensible. The hut is best used as a waypoint on multi-day valley traverses rather than a destination in itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book 2–3 weeks ahead during July and August; weekends year-round fill quickly. Call the hut directly using the phone contact listed, or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability and online booking options.
Most Valle d'Aosta rifugi at this elevation operate late May through September, with weekends extending into October; confirm current dates by phone, as staffing and opening vary annually.
The hut is accessible on foot from several valleys with approaches taking 2–3 hours from nearby villages; it sits at a moderate 1095m elevation, making it one of the easier Alpine hut approaches.
Rifugio Cima Bossola has around 30 beds and serves simple meals focused on hikers—expect basic dorm accommodation and hearty half-board options; confirm shower facilities and meal times when booking.
Yes—the low elevation (1095m), short approach time (2–3 hours), and walker-focused facilities make it ideal for families and hikers new to rifugio stays, though it's not geared toward technical climbers.

Location

45.4880, 7.7344
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This hut takes bookings direct, so beds go to whoever asks first. Tell us your dates and we'll email you when it's time to reserve — with the hut's contact details.

We can't watch this hut's availability — it books direct. Give us your arrival date and we'll email you when it's time to get in touch, with the hut's phone and email.

Independent of the hut and its alpine club. We never book or hold beds — the reminder just tells you when to get in touch, with the hut's own contact details.

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+39 0125 1906218

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