Refuge Jean Barmasse
1.0Rifugio Jean Barmasse
2,165m
Valais, Switzerland
About
Rifugio Jean Barmasse sits at 2165m in the Val d'Ayas, on the south side of Monte Rosa in the Italian Alps near the Swiss border. Reach it from Champoluc (1570m) via a steep hiking trail that takes 2.5 hours. The trail climbs steadily through pasture and mixed terrain with no technical difficulty but solid altitude gain.
The rifugio has 24 beds split across multiple rooms. Meals are served family-style and must be ordered when you book. There are no showers, but water is available. The hut operates year-round. This is a working alpine hut with simple, functional facilities—expect basic comfort and focus on hiking access rather than amenities.
Book 2–3 months in advance for July and August. July weekends fill quickly. Contact the hut directly by phone or email to confirm availability and order meals. The hut sits on the main route to higher terrain in the Monte Rosa massif, making it a logical overnight stop for multi-day traverses rather than a destination hut.
The rifugio has 24 beds split across multiple rooms. Meals are served family-style and must be ordered when you book. There are no showers, but water is available. The hut operates year-round. This is a working alpine hut with simple, functional facilities—expect basic comfort and focus on hiking access rather than amenities.
Book 2–3 months in advance for July and August. July weekends fill quickly. Contact the hut directly by phone or email to confirm availability and order meals. The hut sits on the main route to higher terrain in the Monte Rosa massif, making it a logical overnight stop for multi-day traverses rather than a destination hut.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August; shoulder months (June, September) need 4–6 weeks' notice.
The rifugio is staffed from June through September.
Start from Champoluc (1570m) and hike the steep trail to the hut in 2.5 hours; the route has no technical sections but gains significant altitude through pasture and mixed terrain.
Meals are served family-style and must be ordered when you book; there are no showers, but water is available.
Yes, if you're fit enough for 2.5 hours of steady climbing with 600m of elevation gain; the trail is non-technical but demanding.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 24
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- https://www.rifugiocuney.it/it/il-rifugio-barmasse/