Refuge · 1895 m
Le Randonneur Refuge
Refuge at 1895 m in the Mont Blanc massif, Val Veny (Courmayeur). A base for hikes and climbs in the area. Practical info: alpine hut at 1895 m in Val Veny, with unstaffed shelter.
A gîte d'étape created through the careful restoration of an old mountain hut, keeping its typical alpine building features. In Val Veny it is a perfect stop on the Tour du Mont Blanc, reached from Pré de Pascal in just over an hour on foot.
Altitude
1895 m
Valley
Val Veny
What to eat
Mountain cuisine (Chez Ollier); open from June to September, booking required.
Contact & booking
Official manager details — always check opening dates and rates on the website before you go.
Where it is
45.7939, 6.9378 · 1895 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
Le Randonneur Refuge