Refuge · 2077 m
G.B. Ferraro Refuge
Refuge at 2077 m in the upper Ayas Valley, Ayas Valley (Ayas). A base for hikes and climbs in the area. Practical info: alpine hut at 2077 m in Ayas Valley, with unstaffed shelter.
In the Walser hamlet of Résy, above Saint-Jacques, it holds a panoramic position over the upper Val d'Ayas and Champoluc. Open and accessible year-round, it is a starting and finishing point for many of the valley's outdoor activities.
Altitude
2077 m
Valley
Ayas Valley
History
Since 1932 the Ferraro refuge has welcomed hikers, climbers and visitors heading into the upper Val d'Ayas, a historic landmark of the Résy hamlet.
What to eat
Mountain-style cooking with traditional dishes during the opening season.
Contact & booking
Official manager details — always check opening dates and rates on the website before you go.
Where it is
45.8660, 7.7399 · 2077 m
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: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Catasto Sentieri VdA
G.B. Ferraro Refuge