Refuge

Refuge Albert Deffeyes

Aoste · Italie0 mGuardedVerified listing

The place

Staffed Italian CAI Aoste hut, located at 2,494 m altitude in the La Thuile valley, at the foot of the Tête du Ruitor and its glacier (Graian Alps, Aosta Valley). Built in 1953 and dedicated to Aosta Valley politician Albert Deffeyes. 92 beds, running drinking water. A stop on Aosta Valley High Route No. 2, a base for climbing the Tête du Ruitor (3,486 m) and for access to the Ruitor lakes.

Staffed beds
92

Getting there

From La Thuile, reach the hamlet of La Joux (1,607 m) where the trail starts; 2 h 30 to the hut.

The setting

Aosta Valley, Ruitor glacier, circle of alpine lakes, Italian Graian Alps.

What you'll find

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On site

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