Refuge Grand Tournalin
1.1Rifugio Grand Tournalin
2,550m
Valais, Switzerland
About
Rifugio Grand Tournalin sits at 2,550m in the Val d'Ayas, on the Italian side of the Monte Rosa massif. The hut is reached from Champoluc (1,570m) via a hiking trail that takes 4–5 hours, gaining roughly 1,000m. You can also approach from Gressoney-la-Trinité to the east. The location makes it a natural base for climbers tackling Monte Rosa (4,634m) and for hikers crossing the high passes that link the Aosta Valley with Switzerland.
The rifugio has 40 beds across shared dormitories. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is available, with simple but adequate mountain food. Showers are on site—a genuine comfort at this elevation. The hut opens seasonally from June through September, with extended periods possible in early summer and autumn depending on snow and weather. Winter access is not reliable.
Book directly by phone as early as possible if you're planning to arrive in July or August. The hut fills quickly during the peak season and on weekends when climbers prepare for Monte Rosa ascents. If you can't reach them by phone, email requests sometimes work, though phone contact is more dependable. Expect to pay roughly 40–60 CHF per person for half-board, depending on current rates.
The rifugio has 40 beds across shared dormitories. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is available, with simple but adequate mountain food. Showers are on site—a genuine comfort at this elevation. The hut opens seasonally from June through September, with extended periods possible in early summer and autumn depending on snow and weather. Winter access is not reliable.
Book directly by phone as early as possible if you're planning to arrive in July or August. The hut fills quickly during the peak season and on weekends when climbers prepare for Monte Rosa ascents. If you can't reach them by phone, email requests sometimes work, though phone contact is more dependable. Expect to pay roughly 40–60 CHF per person for half-board, depending on current rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to check availability, especially for summer weekends; the hut has only 40 beds so it fills quickly July–August.
Open seasonally June to September; confirm exact dates when you call, as Alpine huts can close early in poor weather.
Hike 4–5 hours from Champoluc (1,570m) gaining roughly 1,000m, or approach from Gressoney-la-Trinité to the east.
40 beds in shared dorms, half-board meals available, and showers on-site.
The 4–5 hour approach from Champoluc is moderate; it's fine for fit hikers new to hut travel, but if you're planning Monte Rosa (4,634m), you'll need mountaineering experience and a guide.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 40
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Showers
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0125 307003
- Website
- https://www.rifugiograndtournalin.com/en/