Refuge Franco Chiarella all'Amianthe
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Refuge Franco Chiarella all'Amianthe

2.6

Rifugio Franco Chiarella all'Amianthe

2,979m Valle d'Aosta, Italy Write a review
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About

Rifugio Franco Chiarella all'Amianthe sits at 2,979m in the Gran Paradiso massif, accessible from the Valsavarenche valley. The standard approach takes 3–4 hours from Pont, climbing past alpine meadows and scree slopes. Routes from the south via the Dora valley also work but take longer. Winter access is severely restricted—check conditions before planning.

The hut holds 42 beds across multiple rooms. Half-board meals are standard; the kitchen handles vegetarian requests with notice. Water comes from snowmelt and springs; power is limited. The hut opens from June through September in most years, with staffing dependent on snow conditions. Toilet facilities are basic. Mobile signal is weak; bring a paper map.

Contact the CAI Sezione di Torino directly by phone to book. Calls can be difficult to connect—try early morning. July and August demand booking 2–3 months ahead. June and September offer more flexibility. The hut uses walkie-talkies to communicate with incoming groups, so confirm your arrival time when booking. Payment is cash only; bring enough euros.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during summer (July–August), especially weekends; shoulder season (June, September) is more flexible. Call the hut directly or check rifugio.net for availability.
Standard season runs June through September; winter access is severely restricted due to snow and avalanche risk, so confirm conditions before visiting outside summer months.
The main route from Pont in Valsavarenche takes 3–4 hours, climbing through alpine meadows and scree slopes; alternative southern routes via the Dora valley are longer.
Half-board (bed and meals) is standard; the kitchen accommodates vegetarian requests with advance notice, and water is available at the hut.
At 2,979m with a 3–4 hour approach over scree, it's better suited to hikers with moderate Alpine experience; families with fit children accustomed to elevation gain can manage it.

Location

45.9103, 7.3046
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Reservation recommended.

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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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Quick Facts

Managing club
CAI CAI Sezione di Torino
Total
42

Facilities

Meals served Drinking water

Contact & Booking

Phone
+39 0165 521020
Website
http://www.refuges.info/point/2339/refuge-garde/Alpes-Pennines-Haut-Valais/

Activities

Hiking Mountaineering

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