Miserin

Situated at an altitude of 2,582 metres on the shores of Lake Miserin, in the municipality of Champorcher, the Miserin Mountain Hut, open only during the summer period, occupies a stunning location within the Mont Avic Nature Park, on the border with the Gran Paradiso National Park, along the route of the Alta Via n. 2.

Once a hospice for pilgrims heading to the nearby Sanctuary of  la Madonna delle Nevi, , the refuge still retains the charm of its history, combined with the comfort of a renovated facility. Next to it stands the sanctuary, the destination of a traditional pilgrimage that takes place every year on 5 August.

The natural setting is one of rare beauty: the alpine lake, the surrounding peaks and the silence of the mountains create an evocative atmosphere brimming with energy. The refuge has 40 beds and offers a bar and restaurant service, where you can enjoy traditional local dishes in a simple and welcoming setting.

To stay overnight in the mountain hut, you must use a sleeping bag liner, which can also be purchased on site.

How to get there

On foot:

• from Loc. Dondena 2,106 m.,  which can be reached by car via a dirt track without crash barriers, take the Alta Via 2 trail leading to the Dondena Refuge, a former royal hunting lodge, situated in a splendid valley basin, alongside other ruins of royal hunting lodges dating back to 1860, reachable via a walk of about 15 minutes, then ascend the valley until you reach the Miserin Refuge. Once you reach your destination, you will find a very picturesque and charming landscape. Near the Miserin Refuge there is a beautiful artificial lake in whose waters the Rosa dei Banchi, the Bec Costazza and the Tour Ponton are reflected, and a short walk away stands a beautiful sanctuary. Alternatively, from the car park in Loc. Dondena, you can also take trail n. 7
  Difficulty: E excursion route
  Elevation gain: 476 m
  Duration: 1h30
  
  
• from Loc. Chardonney 1440 m (cable car car park). Walk alongside the stream, cross the bridge over the Ayasse and follow the mule track (AV2 / trail n. 9). Take the path known as la Scaletta on the right, cross the stream again and continue up the steps to the grassy plateau, reaching Champlong and Dondena. Continue along the dirt track through the pastures to the Dondena mountain hut. From here, both the AV2 and trail n. 7 lead to Lake Miserin and the Miserin mountain hut.
  Difficulty: E excursion route
  Elevation gain: 1,140 m
  Duration: 4h30