Refuge Gian Federico Benevolo
5.0Rifugio Gian Federico Benevolo
About
Rifugio Gian Federico Benevolo sits at 2,285m in the Gran Paradiso massif, accessed via the Valsavarenche valley from the village of Dégioz. The standard approach takes 3 hours from the road head, climbing through larch forest then open alpine meadows. The hut serves as a base for ascents of Gran Paradiso (4,061m) and traverses in the Gran Paradiso National Park. Summer snow can linger on upper sections until late June.
The rifugio holds 70 beds across multiple rooms. Half-board is standard—dinner and breakfast included with the bed. The kitchen serves hearty mountain food. Showers are available. Water comes from mountain springs. The hut operates year-round but sees heaviest use June through September. Winter visits require prior arrangement and self-sufficiency; heating and staffing are limited. Mobile signal is weak or absent.
Book through CAI Torino or contact the hut directly by phone. July and August fill 6–8 weeks in advance. June and September are quieter but still warrant booking 3–4 weeks ahead. If you plan a Gran Paradiso summit push, arrive the afternoon before to acclimatize. The hut sits 1,500m below the summit; altitude affects most climbers. Descend the same day or overnight again rather than pushing back to the road head in darkness.
The rifugio holds 70 beds across multiple rooms. Half-board is standard—dinner and breakfast included with the bed. The kitchen serves hearty mountain food. Showers are available. Water comes from mountain springs. The hut operates year-round but sees heaviest use June through September. Winter visits require prior arrangement and self-sufficiency; heating and staffing are limited. Mobile signal is weak or absent.
Book through CAI Torino or contact the hut directly by phone. July and August fill 6–8 weeks in advance. June and September are quieter but still warrant booking 3–4 weeks ahead. If you plan a Gran Paradiso summit push, arrive the afternoon before to acclimatize. The hut sits 1,500m below the summit; altitude affects most climbers. Descend the same day or overnight again rather than pushing back to the road head in darkness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead for summer weekends, longer during peak July-August; contact them directly by phone or check rifugio.net for availability and reservations.
Open June through September typically, with staffing dependent on snow conditions—summer snow can linger until late June, so confirm opening dates before planning an early-season trip.
Start from Dégioz village in the Valsavarenche valley; the standard approach is 3 hours, climbing through larch forest then alpine meadows to 2,285m.
70 beds in multiple rooms with half-board (dinner and breakfast) standard; confirm shower availability when booking.
Suitable for fit hikers with Alpine experience rather than beginners—the Gran Paradiso ascent (4,061m) from here is serious mountaineering, though the approach hike itself is straightforward.
Location
45.5157, 7.0844
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5.0
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI CAI Torino
- Total
- 70
Facilities
Showers
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 345 4238692
- Website
- https://www.rifugiobenevolo.com/
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