Refuge Monte Bianco
1.3Rifugio Monte Bianco
1,680m
Valais, Switzerland
About
Rifugio Monte Bianco sits at 1,680m on the Italian side of the Monte Bianco massif, in the Val Veny. The hut is a 2–2.5 hour walk from Courmayeur via the Maison Vieille trailhead, following the valley floor along good paths with minimal elevation gain. Most hikers approach it as a staging point for Mont Blanc ascents or as a base for exploring the surrounding peaks and glacial terrain of the Monte Bianco group.
The refuge offers around 40 beds in dormitory and private rooms. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is available; meals are simple but adequate. The hut has a small bar and basic shower facilities. It operates year-round, though winter access requires good snow conditions and proper equipment. The Italian Alpine Club (CAI) manages the hut, and it serves as a popular hub for glacier travel and technical climbing routes on Mont Blanc's Italian approaches.
Book 6–8 weeks ahead for July and August. Contact the hut directly by email or phone to confirm availability and to arrange meals. The refuge fills quickly during summer weekends and during the main climbing season (June–September). Expect it to be busy during national holidays and school holidays in Italy and France.
The refuge offers around 40 beds in dormitory and private rooms. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is available; meals are simple but adequate. The hut has a small bar and basic shower facilities. It operates year-round, though winter access requires good snow conditions and proper equipment. The Italian Alpine Club (CAI) manages the hut, and it serves as a popular hub for glacier travel and technical climbing routes on Mont Blanc's Italian approaches.
Book 6–8 weeks ahead for July and August. Contact the hut directly by email or phone to confirm availability and to arrange meals. The refuge fills quickly during summer weekends and during the main climbing season (June–September). Expect it to be busy during national holidays and school holidays in Italy and France.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 3–4 months ahead for summer weekends, especially if you're planning a Mont Blanc ascent. Email or call directly to confirm availability and your preferred room type.
Rifugio Monte Bianco operates year-round, but staffing and services are most reliable from June through September for summer hiking and climbing.
It's a 2–2.5 hour walk from Courmayeur starting at the Maison Vieille trailhead; the route follows the Val Veny valley floor with minimal elevation gain on good paths.
The hut has around 40 beds in dormitory and private rooms, with half-board (dinner and breakfast) available as the standard option.
Yes for the approach hike—it's an easy valley walk—but the hut mainly serves as a base for Mont Blanc ascents and alpine climbing, which require mountaineering experience and fitness.
Quick Facts
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- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0165 869097
- Website
- http://www.rifugiomontebianco.com/