Refuge Maison Vieille Bar - Ristorante
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Refuge Maison Vieille Bar - Ristorante

3.2

Rifugio Maison Vieille Bar - Ristorante

1,956m Valle d'Aosta, Italy Write a review
Moderate

About

Rifugio Maison Vieille Bar sits at 1956m in the Valle d'Aosta, on the hiking route between Courmayeur and the Gran Paradiso massif. You reach it in 2.5 hours from Courmayeur via the Mont-de-la-Saxe path, or 3 hours from the Leccio valley to the south. The hut lies on a well-marked trail that connects several valley walks and ridge routes through accessible high pasture.

The rifugio operates as both hut and restaurant year-round. It has 20 beds in simple dormitory rooms and serves meals daily at lunch and dinner. The kitchen does hearty valle d'aosta food—expect polenta, local cheeses, and game when in season. Hot water and basic shower facilities are available. The setting is pastoral rather than dramatic: open meadows with views toward Mont Blanc. This is a working mountain hut, not a base for technical climbing.

Book direct by phone or email. The hut manages its own reservations and fills quickly on summer weekends and during Italian school holidays (mid-July to mid-August, Easter week). Arrive by 6pm if you've reserved dinner. Winter visits are possible but check conditions first—access can be difficult in heavy snow. Day hikers use the restaurant without sleeping here; arrive before noon for lunch if you want a table.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends and July-August; weekdays outside peak season are more flexible. Contact the rifugio directly by phone or email, or use rifugio.net and cai.it for reservations.
It operates year-round as a restaurant and hut, though staffing levels may be reduced in winter—confirm opening dates before visiting November-March.
From Courmayeur, take the Mont-de-la-Saxe path for 2.5 hours; from Leccio valley to the south, allow 3 hours. Both routes are well-marked and moderate difficulty.
20 beds in simple dormitory rooms and daily restaurant service; basic facilities typical of a working rifugio—expect shared bathrooms and no frills.
Yes—the moderate 2.5–3 hour approach hikes and accessible high pasture make it ideal for families and hikers gaining altitude experience.

Location

45.7908, 6.9311
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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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Managing club
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Website
https://www.maisonvieille.com/

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