There are literally hundreds of huts and shelters in the Alps. Some huts are with guardians all the time, some with guardians over weekends only, some without guardians at all. In this page you will find some basic information about them.
Bivacco Battaglione Ortles – a Place for Meditation and Reflection
Bivacco Battaglione Ortles (the full name sometimes seen on the Internet is Bivacco Battaglione Skiatori Ortles, or Bivacco Battaglione Monte Ortles), is at 3122 m above the sea level. This is a truly unique place in the Alps because of its history and position where it has been built.
Refuge Igloo des Pantalons Blancs – Swiss Alps
Refuge Igloo des Pantalons Blancs (at 3280 m) is in the Wallis region of Switzerland, in the area of lake Dix. This is a very pleasant place, remote and beautifully built wooden half-dome structure. The refuge is perched on a rock surrounded by a glacier. There exists also a separate shed with wood and (a frozen) […]
Pizzini Hut – a Nice Whole-Day Tour
Pizzini hut (Rifugio Pizzini, also known under the name Pizzini-Fratola hut) is at the altitude of 2706 meters. It is nicely positioned in the large Cedec valley, with a comfortable access road for a walk from Rifugio Forni, and with numerous other walking paths that converge at the hut.