Margherita Hut

#39 among destinations in Italy

Alpine hut, Hiking, Outdoor activities

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Perched high in the Italian Alps, the Margherita Hut stands as a testament to human tenacity and the spirit of mountaineering. At an astonishing elevation of 4,554 meters, it is the highest alpine hut in Europe, offering shelter and respite to climbers braving the rugged peaks of the Monte Rosa massif.

Constructed in 1893, the Margherita Hut is named after Queen Margherita of Savoy, who was the first to stay overnight. This remarkable structure is not just a haven for climbers but also serves as a high-altitude research station, where scientists can study the effects of extreme altitude on the human body as well as conduct meteorological and environmental research.

Access to the hut is a feat in itself, requiring climbers to traverse glaciers and negotiate steep ascents. Despite its remote location, the hut provides essential amenities, such as warm meals and beds, crucial for mountaineers acclimatizing or seeking refuge from the harsh alpine conditions.

Local name: Capanna Regina Margherita Coordinates: 45°55'38"N, 7°52'37"E

Location

Localita' Punta GnifettiAlagna Valsesia 13021 Aosta ValleyItaly

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+39 0163 91039

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Margherita Hut – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Signalkuppe, Parrotspitze, Ludwigshöhe Mountain, Corno Nero.

~120 ftSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Signalkuppe
1 min walk • Signalkuppe, also known by its Italian name Punta Gnifetti, is a majestic mountain peak that soars into the skies as part of the Pennine Alps, straddling the border between Switzerland and Italy. At an impressive elevation of 4,554 meters, it is one of the highest...
0.6 miSW
Historic mountain known for climbing
Parrotspitze
15 min walk • Ascending to the heights of the Pennine Alps, Parrotspitze stands as a majestic mountain peak in the Aosta Valley region of Italy. With an elevation of 4,432 meters, it is one of the significant summits that form the Monte Rosa Massif, a mountainous group renowned for...
1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ludwigshöhe Mountain
25 min walk • Ludwigshöhe Mountain, nestled in the Pennine Alps of Italy, stands as a majestic testament to the rugged beauty of the region. At an elevation of 4,341 meters, this mountain is not only a formidable peak for mountaineers but also a breathtaking spectacle for nature...
1.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Corno Nero
29 min walk • The Schwarzhorn is a 4,321-metre-high summit in the Italian Alps just next to the Swiss border. It is part of the Monte Rosa massif in the Wallis Alps, which lie on the border between Switzerland and Italy.
1.1 miN
Soaring peak with mountain views
Nordend
28 min walk • Nordend is a northern peak of the Monte Rosa Massif. Nordend is the fourth highest peak of the massif, after the Dufourspitze, the Dunantspitze and the Grenzgipfel.
1.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Entdeckungsfels
33 min walk • The Entdeckungsfels is a minor summit that is located in Switzerland, west of the Lysjoch very close to the Italian border, between Liskamm and Ludwigshöhe. Because of its small prominence, it was included in the enlarged list of alpine four-thousanders.
1.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Belvedere Glacier
36 min walk • The Belvedere Glacier is a valley glacier located above Macugnaga of the Valle Anzasca in the region of Piedmont. The glacier lies at the base of the east face of Monte Rosa.
1.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Lysjoch
34 min walk • The Lysjoch is a very high pass at 4,151 metres in the Alps between Italy and Switzerland. It is located east of the Lyskamm and west of the Ludwigshöhe, a subsidiary summit of Monte Rosa, and makes up the watershed between the Gorner Glacier and the Lys Glacier.