Refugii montane în Courmayeur

Alpine Huts and Shelters

These alpine huts and bivouacs provide essential shelter for trekkers and climbers exploring the Italian side of the Mont Blanc massif. Located along the Tour du Mont Blanc and high-altitude ridges, the selection includes serviced refuges like the Walter-Bonatti and remote emergency shelters like the solar-powered Gervasutti. Ranging from 1,989 to 3,850 meters in altitude, these structures offer access to the Val Ferret and Val Veny, serving as base points for historic mountaineering routes.

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Elena Hut

Elena Hut, is a refuge in the Alps in Aosta Valley, Italy.

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Elisabetta Hut

The Elisabetta Hut is a refuge in the Italian Alps at an altitude of 2,195 m, on the Tour du Mont Blanc.

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Refuge Walter-Bonatti

Refuge Walter-Bonatti is a mountain hut in the Val Ferret, in the Pennine Alps, Aosta Valley, Italy, at an altitude of 2,025 metres.

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Rifugio Giorgio Bertone nuovo

Situated at 1,989 meters on the Mont de la Saxe ridge, this refuge is a key stop on the Tour du Mont Blanc. It offers panoramic views of the Mont Blanc range, the Brenva face, and the Aiguille Noire de Peuterey.