Refuge · 2195 m
Elisabetta Soldini Refuge
Iconic hut at Lex Blanche, at the head of Val Veny, below Mont Blanc’s south face and facing Grandes Jorasses. First Alta Via 2 stage and classic Tour du Mont Blanc stop — reachable in about 2 hours from La Visaille.
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Altitude
2195 m
Valley
Val Veny, Courmayeur
Beds
76
Opening
Early June – 2 October (May weekends for ski-mountaineering; 21-bed winter room)
Managed by
CAI Courmayeur
History
Named after Elisabetta Soldini Montanaro, a figure linked to Aosta Valley mountaineering. A hiking landmark for over a century in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif.
What to eat
Generous Aosta Valley cooking: oven-roasted chicken, polenta, local cheeses and homemade pasta. Booking mandatory with deposit.
Indicative rates
Rates on official website; booking mandatory with deposit. Cash payment recommended. Pets not allowed.
Contact & booking
Official manager details — always check opening dates and rates on the website before you go.
Book / official siteLinked stages
Source: rifugioelisabetta.com · lovevda.it
Elisabetta Soldini Refuge