Torino

Not all the huts accessible by cable car today can be considered true alpine refuges. The Rifugio Torino, however, stands out clearly, fully deserving this title due to its profound historical and mountaineering significance. It is situated near Colle del Gigante, an iconic spot frequented by mountaineers since the days of Horace-Bénédict de Saussure. Even today, it plays a fundamental strategic role, serving as a prime starting point for major ascents to Mont Blanc du Tacul, the Dente del Gigante, the Aiguille de Rochefort and the numerous peaks surrounding this extraordinary high-altitude landscape.

How to get there

By Lifts:
Please check the cable car opening times before planning your trip.

The Rifugio Torino is easily accessible all year round and in all weather conditions thanks to the Skyway du Mont Blanc.
The Skyway Mont Blanc departure point is located a short walk from the town of Courmayeur and in the immediate vicinity of the motorway exit and the Mont Blanc Tunnel in the Pontal d’Entrèves area.
The area has 300 paid parking spaces and coach parking.
Inside the Punta Helbronner station, there are two lifts that will take you to the level of the Torino Refuge in a matter of seconds; the refuge is reached via a 150-metre-long, flat tunnel, entirely carved out of the mountain.
At the tunnel exit, you reach the refuge’s terrace, from which you can access the bar and restaurant, whilst for mountaineers the entrance is located on the old terrace, on the ground floor of the refuge.