Moderate
About
Rifugio Tetras Lyre sits at 1,996m in the Val d'Ayas, a side valley running north from the Aosta Valley floor. Reach it from Champoluc village (1,570m) via a marked trail that climbs steeply through larch forest for 2.5 hours. The hut works as a base for day walks across the granite ridges above the valley, or as a waypoint on longer routes toward the higher peaks of the Monte Rosa massif.
The rifugio has 41 beds in shared rooms. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; packed lunches available. The kitchen serves Valle d'Aosta regional food—polenta, fontina cheese, local cured meats. A wood stove heats the common room. Toilets and cold-water washing facilities are basic. The hut opens mid-June through mid-September, depending on snow melt. Phone ahead to confirm opening dates in early season.
Book directly by phone. July and August weekends fill 4–6 weeks ahead. June and September are quieter. The SAC (Swiss Alpine Club) and CAI maintain reciprocal access for club members with reduced rates; bring your membership card.
The rifugio has 41 beds in shared rooms. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; packed lunches available. The kitchen serves Valle d'Aosta regional food—polenta, fontina cheese, local cured meats. A wood stove heats the common room. Toilets and cold-water washing facilities are basic. The hut opens mid-June through mid-September, depending on snow melt. Phone ahead to confirm opening dates in early season.
Book directly by phone. July and August weekends fill 4–6 weeks ahead. June and September are quieter. The SAC (Swiss Alpine Club) and CAI maintain reciprocal access for club members with reduced rates; bring your membership card.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book by phone as soon as you know your dates, especially July–August when the 41 beds fill quickly. Contact details are on rifugio.net or cai.it.
Staffed through the summer season (typically June–September); confirm exact dates before planning, as Alpine huts can open or close based on snow and staffing.
From Champoluc village (1,570m), follow the marked trail up through larch forest for 2.5 hours on moderate terrain with significant elevation gain of 426m.
41 beds in shared rooms; half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard, with packed lunches available for day trips.
Yes for fit families—the 2.5-hour approach is moderate and well-marked, making it a good base for day walks across granite ridges rather than a technical mountaineering hub.
Location
45.5156, 7.2061
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Total
- 41
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 335 6001921
- Website
- https://www.rifugiotetraslyre.it/
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