Mountain huts open in the spring

Situated in the upper Bionaz valley, it is an ideal starting point for climbs, excursions, fishing and trips on mountain bikes in the summer and for ski-touring trips in the winter and spring. The refuge also has comfortable dormitories and rooms, a bar and restaurant with typical Valle d'Aosta cuisine.
It is possible to request assistance from the Alpine guides at the refuge.

The Ferraro Refuge was inaugurated on 26 June 1932 and, since then, has welcomed generations of walkers and lovers of Monte Rosa and Val d'Ayas. In the early 2000s, it underwent careful and respectful renovation, designed to preserve its original spirit while making it more welcoming for modern hikers. The renovation enhanced the historic stone and wood structure, improving the interior spaces and services without detracting from the authentic atmosphere that has always characterised this corner of the valley.

The refuge was built in the Walser architectural style, as evidenced by the inscriptions on the lintel at the entrance: a precious detail that tells the ancient history of the place and its deep connection with Alpine culture.

Today, the Ferraro Refuge continues to be a reference point for those travelling along the Alta Via n. 1 or venturing along the paths at the foot of Monte Rosa. It is a place where Alpine tradition meets contemporary hospitality, and where every visit leaves a memory that adds to almost a century of history.

The facility is located in Resy, an ancient Walser village founded in 1200, which still retains the charm of its traditional architecture and centuries-old history. At an altitude of 2,066 metres, the G.B. Ferraro Refuge offers 25 beds in 7 rooms, guaranteeing a simple but attentive welcome.

Thanks to its strategic location, the refuge is the ideal place to stop at the end of a hike or for a short break during more demanding outdoor activities. A valuable base for those seeking nature, tranquillity and an authentic alpine experience.

Winter access:
On foot/with snowshoes: from the Saint-Jacques car park (1,689 m), follow trail no. 1 (Alta Via) towards Resy. Climb through the woods to reach the small Walser village where the Ferraro Refuge is located in about 1 hour. Except on days with heavy snowfall, when snowshoes are recommended, crampons are normally recommended as the trail is very well-trodden, steep, and therefore often icy. Elevation gain: approximately 350 m.
  
Ski mountaineering: starting from the Frachey ski lift parking lot, take the funicular to Ciarcerio. From the funicular arrival point, the Monterosa Ski mountaineering trail leads to the Resy junction in about 15-20 minutes. Elevation gain: approximately 100 m.
 

The Vieux Crest refuge is situated on the slope which leads down to Champoluc. It is a hamlet characterized by a particularly spectacular view of the underlying valley.
The refuge offers a very intimate and characteristic environment, with a delicious typical menu.
This hamlet can be reached in two minutes from the village of Frantzé below, or in the same amount of time from the arrival point of the Crest Moreleté cableway behind.
The village of Crest has numerous well restored structures, which often accommodate holiday makers during the summer. There is also an antique village oven, as you go into the town. It is a very peaceful place; the Vieux Crest refuge can also be found there, reachable via the small shady road amongst the rascard.

The Walter Bonatti refuge, which opened on 1st August 1998, is a typical construction in wood and stone. It faces a stirring view which embraces the entire mountain range: from Col Ferret to Col de la Seigne.
Inside there is a cosy dining room, furnished with characteristic wood furniture with original dried flower compositions, and in winter, heated by a large majolica stove.
The refuge can offer you different types of room: small rooms with two beds, six-bedded rooms and spacious dormitories. The rooms, which have beautiful views, take the name of the summit which they look out onto.
The kitchen offers traditional dishes and typical Valle d'Aosta wines. Weather permitting, the specialities can also be enjoyed in the open on the wooden tables which are on the meadowland in front of the refuge.
The W. Bonatti refuge, and other Valle d'Aosta refuges, are involved in the EEteam project, "Research - Intervention for the realization of environmental management systems for mountain refuges."

The Gabiet refuge welcomes its guests in simple and comfortable surroundings, with furnishings which are typical of the Walser style.
There is a characteristic lounge for relaxation which is heated by a fireplace, and has a small mountain library.
The rooms are situated on two floors,
The refuge has been recently equipped with new bathrooms on the floors.

The refuge is located at the foot of Monte Rosa, in the Indren basin, in the heart of the Monterosa Ski area.
An ideal destination for ski touring, off-piste skiing and snowshoeing enthusiasts in winter, trekkers, hikers and mountaineers in summer. An ideal place for lovers of nature and tranquility, it offers vegetarian and vegan cuisine.

In winter, snowshoers and ski mountaineers can reach the refuge by taking the gondola lift Staffal-Gabiet and then following the uphill trail marked with green poles toward the Salati Pass. At around 2,600 meters of altitude, you must follow the orange poles leading to the refuge, passing by the Indren dam. The hiking time ranges from 1 hour to 1 hour and a half.

Magià is a mountain chalet in Val d’ Aosta. It is located in the Saint-Barthélemy valley, at 2007 meters above sea level, in the La Servaz locality of the municipality of Nus (AO).
Here you can enjoy the wild charm of the woods and high mountain meadows, the primitive beauty of the ridges and peaks, the magic of a clear starry sky, which takes your breath away. Traveling through the Saint-Barthélemy valley means immersing yourself in one of the most authentic and unspoiled natural settings, not only in Val d’ Aosta, but in the entire Alpine arc.
From the mountain chalet you can take numerous easy and medium-difficulty walks. You can choose the excursion suitable for you: various circuits are within everyone’s reach! Other slightly more demanding paths will take you to some of the peaks that surround us, from where you can admire unforgettable views. Getting to the Rifugio Magià is also very pleasant by bicycle (try it with the e-bikes for hire); the farm road in spring and summer is largely flat, easily accessible for the young and the old!

Reachable in approximately 90 minutes from the bottom of the Val di Rhêmes, the Benevolo Refuge is also a stopping point along Alta Via (High Route) n°4. Its picturesque position makes it an excellent starting point for excursions and climbs in the National Park.
During the spring it is an ideal place to downhill ski. The refuge offers national dishes and typical Valle d'Aosta cuisine in the summer.

Situated at the foot of the north-west wall of the Gran Paradiso, in the heart of the National Park, the Federico Chabod Refuge is a starting point for the sheer face of the Gran Paradiso. The refuge is linked to the Vittorio Emanuele II Refuge and can be reached in two and a half hours on foot from the bottom of the valley.
There is a small climbing wall close to the refuge.