The Savoia Mountain Hut (2,534 m) stands on the picturesque Nivolet plateau, a short distance from the lake of the same name, within the Gran Paradiso – Valsavarenche National Park. The hut is an ideal starting point for hikes and climbs in the heart of the park.
The building is the result of the renovation of one of King Victor Emmanuel II’s historic hunting lodges, dating back to 1860, and still retains an authentic charm steeped in tradition.
The Savoia Mountain Hut currently comprises three buildings: the main building, which houses the restaurant and guest rooms; a cosy bar; and a more secluded annexe nestled in the tranquillity of nature.
At the Savoia Mountain Hut, you can savour the authentic flavours of the mountains: the self-service kitchen offers wholesome dishes, inspired by the traditions of the Aosta Valley, prepared with simple, high-quality ingredients to provide a warm and authentic culinary experience.
The mountain hut is open only in summer and can also be reached by car via Ceresole Reale in Piedmont.
How to get there
On foot: from the car park at Pont (the highest hamlet in Valsavarenche), take route n. 3 near the restaurant, which climbs up to Croce Roley (2,314 m). From here, the path continues to the left, crossing a wide grassy plateau until it reaches the refuge.
Difficulty: E excursion route
Elevation gain: 600 m
Duration: 3 hours
Services
Prices
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
How to get here
By car
Take the Aosta Ovest-Aymavilles motorway exit.
Continue straight on towards Aosta, then follow the SS 26 towards Mont Blanc until you reach Villeneuve. Once past the village, follow the straight stretch of the main road to the junction for Introd-Rhêmes-Valsavarenche, turn right and drive up to Introd. Pass through the village and, at the next junction, turn left towards Valsavarenche and continue uphill for about 12 km to the main village of Valsavarenche, Dégioz. Continue along the main road to the hamlet of Pont, where the road ends and the car park is located.
By public transport
The nearest train station is in Aosta.
Scheduled Coach service as far as Pont (approximately 3 trips a day).