Refuge Gian Federico Benevolo
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Refuge Gian Federico Benevolo

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Rifugio Gian Federico Benevolo

2,285m Valle d'Aosta, Italy Write a review
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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.

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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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 Torino
Total
70

Facilities

Showers Breakfast Half board Meals served Drinking water

Contact & Booking

Phone
+39 345 4238692
Website
https://www.rifugiobenevolo.com/

Activities

Hiking Mountaineering

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