Refuge escursionistico Cima Bossola
1.8Rifugio escursionistico Cima Bossola
1,095m
Valle d'Aosta, Italy
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.
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.
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0125 1906218
- Website