Refuge · 1680 m
Monte Bianco Refuge
Refuge at 1680 m in the Mont Blanc massif, Val Veny (Courmayeur). A base for hikes and climbs in the area. Practical info: alpine hut at 1680 m in Val Veny, with unstaffed shelter.
In a quiet corner of Val Veny, surrounded by larch woods, it offers a spectacular view of the Italian side of the Mont Blanc massif, from the Grandes Jorasses to the Pyramides Calcaires. A stop on the Tour du Mont Blanc, it is easily reached on foot.
Altitude
1680 m
Valley
Val Veny
History
Inaugurated in 1952 and enlarged several times (most recently renovated in 2003), it is owned by the Italian Alpine Club (CAI UGET Torino section).
What to eat
Restaurant and half-board service, with a panoramic hall and terrace facing the Mont Blanc massif.
Where it is
45.8006, 6.9309 · 1680 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