Rifugio Champillon
The Rifugio Adolphe Letey di Champillon is a high-altitude mountain hut located at 2,465 metres in the municipality of Doues, Aosta Valley. It serves as a key stop for major trekking routes like the Alta Via 1 and the Tour des Combins. Access Point: The most common approach starts from the car park at Plan Détruit (approx. 2,000m). Hike Details: From Plan Détruit, it is an easy 1 to 1.5-hour walk (Trail No. 9). The route is well-marked and suitable for families, following a gentle path through pastures and larch forests before a final short climb. Opening Period: The hut is generally open from June to late October, depending on snow conditions. For the 2026 season, it is scheduled to open from 10 June to 20 September. Reservations: Bookings usually open on April 1st for the upcoming summer season. Reservations can be made by contacting them at rifugiochampillon@gmail.com or via telephone. Facilities: It offers 30 beds spread across 7 rooms, with 8 bathrooms available. Guests have access to showers (included in the price) and Wi-Fi. Cuisine: The restaurant serves typical Valle d'Aosta dishes made with local products. Reviewers often praise its homemade pies and appetizers. Highlights: The hut is situated on a panoramic ridge offering "stunning views" of the Ollomont valley and Lower Valpelline. Stargazing: Due to its remote location, the managers occasionally organise star-gazing evenings using a telescope. E-Biking: The refuge offers electric mountain bike rentals (by reservation) for exploring the wide valley of By.
