The Frachey Mountain Guides Refuge is located in Resy, close to the slopes of Palon di Resy, at the beginning of the Bettaforca valley.
It enjoys a privileged panoramic position, offering breathtaking views across the entire Val d'Ayas. Nestled in the green pastures of Alpe Forcaz, the refuge is the ideal place for those seeking a relaxing holiday surrounded by natural beauty. 
Open during the summer season (with jeep service), the refuge is a perfect starting point for excursions around Monte Rosa. It is also one of the stops on the Alta Via n°1 of the Aosta Valley, the Alta Via n°3 of the Aosta Valley, and the Grande Sentiero Walser, as well as being an ideal base for numerous mountain bike itineraries.

How to get there

On foot: starting from Saint-Jacques (1,689 m) along trail no. 1 (Alta Via) or 9A.
Difficulty: E hiking  
Elevation gain: approx. 377 m.
Time: 40/60 minutes

By the lifts: Frachey-Ciarcerio funicular, follow trail no. 1 (Alta Via) towards Resy, which will take you to your destination in about 30-40 minutes, on a route with ups and downs and very little elevation gain.
Check that the lifts are open before planning your trip

 

Services

Restaurant (only for clients) Pets welcome Credit cards accepted Small animals welcome Restaurant bar (also open to the public)

Prices

Bed in single room
35,00 € - 45,00 €
Bed in a room with 2 - 4 beds
35,00 € - 45,00 €
Bed in a room with more than 4 beds
40,00 € - 40,00 €
Half board (price per person)
62,00 € - 67,00 €
Full board (price per person)
72,00 € - 82,00 €
bed linen
Included 5,00 € - 5,00 €
Single use travel sheet
3,00 € - 3,00 €
Other supplements: shower
2,00 € - 2,00 €
Breakfast (price per person)
8,00 € - 8,00 €
Lunch (Meals at fixed price - drinks excluded)
20,00 € - 25,00 €
Dinner (Meals at fixed price - drinks excluded)
20,00 € - 25,00 €

Prices are valid from 01/12/2025 to 30/11/2026

Notes

Free overnight stay for coach drivers and holiday representatives who are providing assistance to groups of at least 25 persons, organised by travel and tourist agencies, Wi-Fi,

How to get here

By car

Verrès motorway exit: at the roundabout carry on towards Valle d'Ayas and after about one hundred metres, turn left. Carry on through the valley and go past the towns of Challand-Saint-Victor, Challand-Saint-Anselme, and Brusson and carry on towards Champoluc. Having reached the roundabout of Champoluc carry straight on for several kilometres towards the hamlet of Saint-Jacques.

By public transport

The nearest train station is at Verrès.
Scheduled coach service as far as Ayas (approximately 9 trips a day) with connections to the local circle line which links the various hamlets.