Refuge · 1610 m
Alpenzù Grande Refuge
Above Gressoney-Saint-Jean, at 1,779 metres, the Alpenzù refuge occupies a beautifully restored Walser hamlet, its timber-and-stone houses facing the whole Lys valley and Monte Rosa. Reached by a short but steep climb through the woods, it is one of the most beloved goals for those wishing to discover Walser culture without much height gain.
Altitude
1610 m
Valley
Ayas Valley
Beds
30
Opening
June – September
Managed by
CAI
What to eat
Simple valley cooking.
Indicative rates
Check rates with CAI manager.
Contact & booking
Official manager details — always check opening dates and rates on the website before you go.
Where it is
45.7991, 7.8161 · 1610 m
How to get there
Recommended season
June – September
Effort to reach it
Difficulty of the access trails: E–EE, +311–1026 m (CAI scale).
What to bring
A sleeping-bag liner (required in many huts), cash (cards are often not accepted at altitude), a change of clothes and warm layers for the evening, a headlamp, a water bottle. Always book your bed and meals in advance, and let the hut know if you cancel.
What to do there
Enjoy dinner in good company and the sunset from the terrace. Many use the hut as a base for a dawn departure: ask the keeper about trail and weather conditions before setting out, and start light while the snow is still firm. The climbing routes are on the trail pages above.
Nearby peaks
Community gallery
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Alpenzù Grande Refuge