Miserin and Dondena Refuges

In the great spaces of the mountain, in its high silences, the undistracted man can grasp the sense of his smallness and the infinite dimension of his soul.
In the heart of the Mont Avic Park

Refuges

Miserin Refuge

Formerly a hospice for pilgrims at the Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Nevi, Miserin hut is located at 2,582 m on the shore of Lake Miserin in Champorcher (Valle d'Aosta), in an exceptional position within the Mont Avic Regional Park, on the border with the Gran Paradiso National Park, on the route of the Alta Via n° 2. A place of energy: the charm of the lake, the setting of the mountains, the local cuisine, the warmth of simplicity.

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Dondena Refuge

Located at an altitude of 2192 metres, a former royal hunting lodge, it still retains an old, original, late 19th-century part. The refuge is strategically located for walking and high-altitude hiking, at the crossroads of the Gran Paradiso National Park, the Mont Avic Regional Park and the Piemonte valleys. Easily accessible thanks to its proximity to the municipal road, it is the perfect place for a first refuge experience or as a starting point for hikes and outdoor activities.

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An holiday with different rhythms

Summer tour of the Mont Avic refuges

We propose 2 4-days itineraries to discover the Mont Avic Regional Park. The itineraries are different in difficulty and include overnight stays in the three refuges in the Park: Miserin, Dondena and Barbustel refuge.
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In the name of the short supply chain

Our Kitchen

We cannot reveal our secrets, but we can awake your curiosity... In our refuges you will be able to taste the best of Aosta Valley's (and not only) food and wine tradition!
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The voice of refuges

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Estate 2023 ci siamo!
11 June 2023
E' iniziato il conto alla rovescia! Il lago sta facendo capolino, la neve scioglie e la strada per raggiungerci è stata sgombrata. Saremo aperti a partire da sabato 17 giugno, finalmente l'estate 2023 ha inizio, vi aspettiamo!
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Quantum Hiking 2022
20 July 2022
We believe that beauty leads to inspiration. After a very successful previous hiking conference, we're again organizing a walking theoretical physics workshop. Starting from the beautiful (and little known) Champorcher valley, we will cross over into the Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso, aptly named "Big Paradise National Park" (it is big, and it is indeed super […]
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Astronomical observations
20 July 2022
Every year, the PhysicalPub association organises dozens of telescope observing evenings: events that are accessible to everyone, at which we make our knowledge and instrumentation available so that together we can dedicate ourselves to the starry sky and its observation. PhysicalPub's observing evenings are events usually divided into three parts. We start with a projection […]
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Winter opening of the Dondena Refuge
19 December 2022
Please note that during the Christmas holidays, the Dondena Refuge will reopen from 26 December 2022 until 8 January 2023, offering lunch, dinner and overnight accommodation. Weekend openings will be scheduled thereafter, depending on weather conditions.
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