Refuge · 2218 m
Maison Vieille Refuge
At the Col Chécrouit, at 1,956 metres above Courmayeur, the Maison Vieille refuge is a beloved Tour du Mont Blanc stage and a direct balcony over the south side of Mont Blanc, from the Brouillard to the Aiguilles. A convivial atmosphere and easy access from the Courmayeur lifts make it one of the busiest goals of the Val Veny.
Altitude
2218 m
Valley
Val Veny
Beds
35
Opening
June – September
Managed by
CAI Courmayeur
What to eat
Packed lunch advised when passing through; traditional dinner for overnight guests.
Indicative rates
Overnight roughly €40–55.
Contact & booking
Official manager details — always check opening dates and rates on the website before you go.
Where it is
45.7908, 6.9311 · 2218 m
How to get there
Recommended season
June – September
Effort to reach it
Difficulty of the access trails: E, +379–461 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
Maison Vieille Refuge