Refuge Elena, Courmayeur

Name: Refuge Elena
Address: Courmayeur, Italy

#2 among attractions in Courmayeur

Hiking, Alpine hut, Vernacular architecture

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Nestled in the heart of the Italian Alps, Refuge Elena is a mountain cabin that offers an idyllic escape for hikers and nature enthusiasts visiting Courmayeur, Italy. This refuge is a popular stop for trekkers embarking on the Tour du Mont Blanc, a world-renowned long-distance walking trail that circumnavigates the Mont Blanc massif.

Refuge Elena sits at an elevation of 2,062 meters and boasts spectacular views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers. The cabin is typically open from mid-June to mid-September, coinciding with the best period for alpine hiking. It provides a warm and cozy place to rest, with facilities that include shared dormitories, hot showers, and a dining area where guests can enjoy traditional Italian cuisine and local specialties.

The refuge is accessible by foot and serves as a haven after a long day of trekking. Visitors should be prepared for the mountain environment and ensure they are adequately equipped with proper hiking gear. Reservations are highly recommended, especially during the peak summer months, as the cabin's popularity can lead to full occupancy.

Local name: Rifugio Elena Coordinates: 45°53'5"N, 7°3'56"E

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Refuge Elena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great St Bernard Lake, Rifugio Giorgio Bertone vecchio, Aiguille de Rochefort, Grand Golliat.

5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Great St Bernard Lake
128 min walk • Great St Bernard Lake is a mountain lake of the Pennine Alps, located south-west of Great St Bernard Pass. It is divided between Switzerland and Italy, although it lies south of the Alps, within the Dora Baltea basin.
6.7 miSW
Hiking, Alpine hut
Rifugio Giorgio Bertone vecchio, Courmayeur
171 min walk • The Giorgio Bertone refuge is located in the Aosta Valley in the Pennine Alps in the municipality of Courmayeur.
5.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aiguille de Rochefort
136 min walk • The Aiguille de Rochefort is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif in France and Italy. The peak lies on the Rochefort arête between the Dent du Géant and the Grandes Jorasses and is usually climbed during a traverse of the ridge.
2.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grand Golliat
63 min walk • The Grand Golliat is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located between the Petit Col Ferret and the Great St. Bernard Pass. At 3,238 metres above sea level, its summit straddles the border between Switzerland and Italy, separating the Swiss canton of Valais from the Italian region of Aosta Valley.
4.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dôme de Rochefort
126 min walk • The Dôme de Rochefort is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif in Haute-Savoie, France and of Aosta Valley, Italy.
3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aiguille de Triolet
77 min walk • The Aiguille de Triolet is a mountain on the eastern part the Mont Blanc massif, on the border between France and Italy. Located on a long ridge that includes peaks such as Mont Dolent and Grandes Jorasses, the Aiguille de Triolet lies above the Argentière Glacier and is usually climbed from this side, starting at Chamonix.
2.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aiguille de Leschaux
74 min walk • Aiguille de Leschaux is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif on the border of Haute-Savoie, France and Aosta Valley, Italy. Located on the eastern side of the Mont Blanc massif on the ridge between Mont Dolent and Grandes Jorasses, the mountain is usually climbed from Val Ferret on the Italian side.
4.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grande Rochère
125 min walk • The Grande Rochère is a mountain of the Italian Pennine Alps, located north of Morgex in the Aosta Valley. Reaching a height of 3,326 metres above sea level, it is the culminating point of the group lying between the Col Ferret and the Great St. Bernard Pass.
4.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointe de Drône
113 min walk • The Pointe de Drône is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the border between Italy and Switzerland. It lies west of the Great St. Bernard Pass.
1.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aiguille des Angroniettes
42 min walk • The Aiguille des Angroniettes is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It lies on the main Alpine watershed, west of the Grand Golliat.
3 miSW
Hiking, Alpine hut, Mountain hut
Rifugio Walter Bonatti
78 min walk • Refuge Walter-Bonatti is a mountain hut in the Val Ferret, in the Pennine Alps, Aosta Valley, Italy, at an altitude of 2,025 metres. It is named after the Italian mountaineer.