Refuge Nacamuli au col Collon
A high-altitude alpine refuge in the Aosta Valley, Italy, operated by the CAI Torino section.
Last updated September 29, 2026
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Overview
Refuge Nacamuli au col Collon (Italian: Rifugio Nacamuli al Col Collon) is a mountain refuge in the Alps, located in the Aosta Valley region of Italy. It sits at an altitude of 2,818 metres near the Col Collon, above the Place Moulin reservoir in the Valpelline valley. The refuge is owned and managed by the Torino section of the Club Alpino Italiano (CAI), Italy's national alpine club. It is a catered refuge (custodito) of category D, offering 70 beds and a winter room with 20 places. The refuge is typically open from late June to early September, with the 2026 season scheduled from 20 June to 6 September. It is a key stop for hikers and mountaineers traversing the Valpelline and the surrounding peaks, accessible from the Place Moulin dam via a waymarked trail in about 3 hours and 30 minutes. The facility provides essential services for alpine activities, including accommodation, meals, and information for route planning. As part of the CAI network, it supports the club's mission of promoting mountain safety and culture.
History
The Refuge Nacamuli au col Collon is a mountain refuge in the Aosta Valley, Italy. It is operated by the Torino section of the Club Alpino Italiano (CAI), a longstanding Italian alpine organization. The refuge is situated at an altitude of 2,818 metres near the Col Collon, a historic alpine pass connecting the Valpelline valley with the Swiss Val d'Hérens. The structure serves as a base for mountaineering and hiking in the surrounding peaks, including the Dent d'Hérens and the Tête de Valpelline. The refuge is categorized as a catered refuge (custodito) of category D, indicating its level of service and facilities. It offers 70 beds during the summer season and a winter room with 20 places. The refuge is typically open from late June to early September; for 2026, the opening dates are from 20 June to 6 September. The manager is Cooperativa "La barma des fleurs de glace". Access is primarily from the Place Moulin dam in Valpelline, following a waymarked trail (path 8) that takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes. The refuge is part of the CAI's network of refuges and bivouacs, which are essential infrastructure for alpine activities in Italy.
Refuge listed as open from 20 June to 6 September 2026
Products and positioning
A catered high-alpine refuge in the Italian Alps, serving mountaineers and hikers in the Valpelline area.
Catered refuge services
Accommodation and meals for mountaineers and hikers.
Winter room
Unstaffed winter shelter with 20 places.
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