Elena
Courmayeur
Altitude: | 2.062 m |
Address: | Pré de Bard - Val Ferret - 11013 |
Telephone: | 0165.844688 - 328.9197941 |
E-mail: | |
Internet: | |
Number of rooms: | 11 |
WC: | 27 |
Opening periods: | 25.06 / 15.09 |
The Elena refuge is a large and comfortable refuge-hotel, mainly frequented by hikers undertaking the Giro del Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc walk). The first refuge, which was destroyed by an avalanche, was built in honour of Queen Elena, consort of King Victorio Emanuele III.
It is in a pleasant location half way up the mountain, characterized by vast pastures and spectacular views. The eye-catching Pré de Bard glacier will take your breath away.
Accessibility
As a result of the mapping carried out in 2023 as part of the "Lo sci per tutte le abilità" (Skiing for everyone) project, the following was found:
- The entrance to the building is provided by a sheet-metal ramp that guarantees adequate manoeuvring space for wheelchair users
- The toilets on the ground floor are equipped with suitable aids
- With sufficient advance notice, the owners can provide transport for people with reduced mobility and/or sensory impairments to enable them to access the hut via the rural road
Map of accessible spaces for disabled people
Services
Prices
Description | Included | Price |
---|---|---|
Bed in double room |
48,00 €
- 48,00 € |
|
Bed in a room with more than 4 beds |
35,00 €
- 35,00 € |
|
Half board (price per person) |
58,00 €
- 58,00 € |
|
Half board in a 2 to 4 beds (price per person) |
71,00 €
- 71,00 € |
|
Half board for alpine guides |
35,00 €
- 35,00 € |
|
Full board (price per person) |
86,00 €
- 86,00 € |
|
Single use travel sheet |
4,00 €
- 4,00 € |
|
Breakfast (price per person) |
13,00 €
- 13,00 € |
|
Dinner (Meals at fixed price - drinks excluded) |
30,00 €
- 30,00 € |
How to get here by car
Courmayeur motorway exit. After the Courmayeur motorway exit carry on towards the Traforo del Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc Tunnel) for approximately 4 km going past the hamlet of Entrèves. On the last hairpin bend before the tunnel it is possible to exit the main road and go onto the road which leads to Val Ferret. About 6 km away in Lavachey is the last useful car park (for a fee). Val Ferret is a restricted traffic zone.
The refuge can only be reached on foot in summer.
How to get here by public transport
The nearest train station is in Aosta.
Scheduled Coach service as far as Courmayeur (approximately 15 trips a day).
Local line for Val Ferret (approximately 15 trips a day).
Can only be reached in summer.