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.

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.
The trail starts from this hamlet. You need to reach the Mezzalama refuge first (4 hrs walk) and then carry on for another hour and a half to reach the Guide Val d'Ayas Refuge at Lambronecca.

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.