• Rifugio Alpenzu Grande

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Rifugio Alpenzu Grande

Resorts: Gressoney-Saint-Jean

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This renovated building on an already existent site, has been open since 1992. The refuge is made up of the central body, where the rooms are situated, and a "stadel" opposite, where the bathrooms are.

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Prices

Prices are valid from 01/12/2024 to 30/11/2025

Pont-Saint-Martin motorway exit. At the Pont-Saint-Martin exit of the A5, turn right and follow the signs for Turin. At the first roundabout turn left and follow the signs for the valley of Gressoney. Go into the built-up area of Pont-Saint-Martin and after approximately 500 metres take the road which branches off to the right and carry on along the regional road of the valley of Gressoney.
Go past the towns of Lillianes, Fontainemore, Issime and Gaby. Carry on along the valley for approximately 5 kilometres until you reach the town of Gressoney-Saint-Jean. Go past the built-up area and carry on towards Gressoney-La-Trinité for a few kilometres until you reach the hamlet of Chemonal. The path, which in an hour will take you to the refuge, starts from here on the left.
The nearest train station is at Pont-Saint-Martin.
Scheduled coach service as far as Gressoney-Saint-Jean (approximately 10 trips a day).

See also

One-day excursions
Rifugio Alpenzu Grande - Gressoney-Saint-Jean

The villages of Alpenzu Piccolo and Alpenzu Grande

Gressoney-La-Trinité

Near Lysbalma, just before the municipal seat, take the trail marked W, which leaves the regional road and leads up to the steep mixed conifer wood. The trail winds along the ridge to reach the village of Alpenzù Piccolo. From here, continue along the …

Note - this information is not directly connected to the Cammino Balteo path but it is part of the Aosta Valley tourist offer.