Guide Val D'Ayas al Lambronecca

Situated on a large rocky spike which springs up out of the Grande Ghiacciaio di Verra, the Guide di Ayas refuge at Lambronecca is perhaps one of the most interesting and demanding destinations in the Valle d'Ayas. The refuge was opened in 1989. The building, in metal, brickwork and wood, is imposing as a result of its size. Great care has been taken over the interiors.
Situated on the outflow of the Grande Ghiacciaio di Verra it is set in the midst of the glaciers, indeed roped parties start off from this refuge to summits such as the Castore and the Polluce, the Breithorn and the Schwarztor with its passage to Switzerland. The southern spurs of these summits are particularly remarkable, as is the view of the valley, which on a clear evening also offers a view of the faraway Monviso.

How to get there in summer:

on foot, in about 5 hours' walk from Saint-Jacques (1,689 m) along trail no. 7.
Difficulty : the route is classified as E (excurtion route) up to the Mezzalama Refuge and then becomes EE (experienced hikers) with a section on scree/snowfield.
Elevation gain : about 1,736 m.

How to get there in spring: 

Ski mountaineering: access to the refuge in spring, by ski , is via the summer route. There are sections of the route that are potentially prone to avalanches; always check the avalanche report before setting out. It is compulsory to carry avalanche rescue equipment (ARTVA, shovel and probe).