Refuge Nacamuli al col Collon
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Refuge Nacamuli al col Collon

3.8

Rifugio Nacamuli al col Collon

2,818m Valle d'Aosta, Italy Write a review
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About

Rifugio Nacamuli sits at 2,818m on Col Collon in the Gran Paradiso massif. Reach it from Pont in 4.5 hours via the Valnontey valley. The approach is steady and well-marked. Most parties start at the Giacosa car park and follow the mule track east, gaining 1,100m over rough terrain. The final section crosses scree and rock to the col. In winter, access requires mountaineering skills.

The rifugio is a small, simple stone building with 70 beds in dormitory rooms. Meals are served at set times: half-board is standard. The kitchen uses local produce where possible. Water comes from a spring near the hut. There's no shower. Generator power is limited, so charge devices during daylight. The hut opens from late June through September. Staff can arrange guided ascents of Gran Paradiso (4,061m) and other peaks in the area.

Book by phone well in advance for July and August. Contact the hut directly for dates and prices. The rifugio fills fast during the main season because it's the key staging point for Gran Paradiso climbs. Weekend traffic is heavy year-round. Early June and September offer quieter conditions and reliable weather windows for mountaineering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August), especially for weekends; contact them directly by phone or check rifugio.net for availability.
Typically open June through September; winter access is possible only for experienced mountaineers with winter gear.
Start at Giacosa car park near Pont and follow the mule track east up Valnontey valley for 4.5 hours, gaining 1,100m over rough terrain and scree to reach Col Collon at 2,818m.
The rifugio has 70 beds in dormitory rooms and serves meals at set times; facilities are basic—expect cold water and simple accommodation typical of high-altitude huts.
No—the access is technical with rough terrain, steep scree, and exposed sections; it's best suited for experienced hikers and mountaineers comfortable with exposure.

Location

45.9485, 7.5005
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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

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70

Facilities

Breakfast Half board Meals served Drinking water

Contact & Booking

Phone
+39 0165767971
Website
https://www.caitorino.it/rifugi/nacamuli/

Activities

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