The Chaligne refuge is the result of the renovation of a typical mountain hut in wood and stone. Particular attention has been paid to the eco-environmental aspects and to respect for the pre-existing architecture, with the recovery of a great deal of local materials.
The furnishings have been made from wood partly derived from improvement works in the area and have been treated with eco-compatible products. The interiors have been furnished with taste and love for local tradition
The refuge has solar panels which guarantee the ecological production of warm water as well as the integration of the heating system during colder periods.
The restaurant offers traditional Valle d'Aosta products and dishes, placing particular value on those products made by the mountain pastures in the area.
Suitable for families with children.

A5 Turin-Aosta motorway, Aosta Est exit. Follow the signs for theTraforo del Gran San Bernardo (Gran San Bernardo Tunnel)(green signs) which after a short distance take you to the mouth of the tunnel which links with strada statale (main road) 27.
Go the whole length of the tunnel and then carry on along strada statale (main road) 27 of Gran san Bernardo going past the built-up area of Gignod. After 4 km. you will come across the junction for Buthier on the left; go uphill for a further 4 km where the country road starts then carry on for 1 hr 15 mins on foot.

The nearest train station is in Aosta.
Scheduled Coach Service from Aosta to Gignod.