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Vittorio Sella Hut

A historic mountain hut in the Gran Paradiso National Park, operated by the Biella section of the Club Alpino Italiano.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

The Vittorio Sella Hut (Italian: Rifugio Vittorio Sella; French: Refuge Victor Sella) is a mountain hut located in the Lauson Valley (Conca del Lauson) within the Gran Paradiso National Park in the Aosta Valley, Italy. Situated at an altitude of 2,588 metres, it serves as a base for hikers, trekkers, and alpinists exploring the surrounding peaks. The hut is owned and managed by the Biella section of the Club Alpino Italiano (CAI), Italy's national alpine club. It offers overnight accommodation in dormitories and small rooms, along with half-board service that includes dinner, bed, and breakfast. The facility is typically open during the spring and autumn seasons, with exceptional openings on October Saturdays by reservation only. The hut is named after Vittorio Sella, a renowned Italian mountaineer and photographer. As a commercial hospitality brand, it provides essential services to visitors of the national park, including meals, lodging, and information. The official website provides current rates, booking information, and news for guests.

History

The Vittorio Sella Hut is a mountain hut in the Alps, located in the Aosta Valley region of Italy. It is situated in the Lauson Valley (Conca del Lauson) at an altitude of 2,588 metres, within the Gran Paradiso National Park. The hut is owned and operated by the Biella section of the Club Alpino Italiano (CAI). It is named after Vittorio Sella (1859–1943), an Italian mountaineer and photographer known for his alpine and expedition photography. The hut serves as a starting point for excursions, trekking, and alpine climbs in the Gran Paradiso massif. Over the years, it has provided shelter and hospitality to mountaineers and hikers. The official website provides information on rates, opening periods, and booking procedures. The hut is typically open during the spring season and on exceptional Saturdays in October by reservation. It offers half-board and overnight accommodation in dormitories and small rooms, with special rates for CAI members and young people under 25.

Products and positioning

A historic alpine hut offering essential hospitality services in the heart of the Gran Paradiso National Park, catering primarily to CAI members and outdoor enthusiasts.

  • Half-board in dormitory

    Dinner, overnight stay, and breakfast in a dormitory. CAI members: €60.00; non-members: €64.00; under 25: €52.50 (CAI) / €64.00 (non-CAI).

  • Half-board in small room (up to 4 beds)

    Dinner, overnight stay, and breakfast in a small room. CAI members: €63.50; non-members: €68.50; under 25: €55.50 (CAI) / €68.50 (non-CAI).

  • Overnight stay in dormitory

    Overnight stay in a dormitory. CAI members: €27.50; non-members: €34.50; under 25: €24.00 (CAI) / €34.50 (non-CAI).

  • Overnight stay in small room (up to 4 beds)

    Overnight stay in a small room. CAI members: €31.00; non-members: €39.00; under 25: €27.00 (CAI) / €39.00 (non-CAI).

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