Refuge · 2320 m
Rifugio Barma
At 2,038 metres in the basin of the Barma lakes, above Fontainemore, the hut is an Alta Via 1 stage and the base for the Mont Mars Nature Reserve, the easternmost in the Aosta Valley. Glacial lakes, peat bogs and larch woods frame a small family-run hut tied to the dairy traditions of the Gaby valley.
Altitude
2320 m
Valley
Lys Valley
Beds
45
Opening
June – September
Managed by
CAI Biella
What to eat
Cheeses from nearby alpine pastures, polenta and traditional valley dishes.
Indicative rates
Confirm rates with the manager; booking recommended in high season.
Contact & booking
Official manager details — always check opening dates and rates on the website before you go.
Where it is
45.6443, 7.9297 · 2320 m
How to get there
Recommended season
June – September
Effort to reach it
Difficulty of the access trails: E, +180–320 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
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Source: lovevda.it · CAI
Rifugio Barma