Place to visit
Refuge Chalet de l'épée, Italy: what it is and when to go
Refuge Chalet de l'épée is a building in Valgrisenche, Italy (Aosta), at 2,370 m above sea level. Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Building in Valgrisenche, Italy · Mountains, Hiking
- Where
- Italy
- Elevation
- 2,370 m
- Best time
- September.
- Nearest airport
- MXP Ferno (VA), 130 km as the crow flies
- Website
- rifugioepee.com
- Beds
- 80
- In winter
- Has a winter room
- Run by
- private
- Coordinates
- 45.58885, 7.06032
What it is and where
Refuge Chalet de l'épée is a building in Valgrisenche, Italy (Aosta), at 2,370 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Aosta, where this site lists 241 more places to see, 26 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.58885, 7.06032; the nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 130 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Beds
- 80
- In winter
- Has a winter room
- Run by
- private
It is one of the Mountains and Hiking places in Italy. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Refuge Chalet de l'épée is September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,370 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not8:53
- FebBetter not10:08
- MarBetter not11:37
- AprBetter not13:18
- MayBetter not14:43
- JunPossible15:29
- JulPossible15:10
- AugPossible13:56
- SepBest time12:18
- OctPossible10:41
- NovBetter not9:14
- DecBetter not8:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Mountains | September | June to August and October |
| Hiking | September | June to August and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Refuge Chalet de l'épée has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Italy
To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Italy checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Punta RabuigneMountain in Italy2.4 km
- Alta Via della Valle d'AostaHiking2.5 km
- Grande RousseGraian Alps mountain3.4 km
- Valgrisenche SkiSki resort4.5 km
- Refuge des Anges au MorionMountain hut4.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: Mountains
- Mont Blanc: highest mountain in the Alps
- Aventine Hill: one of the seven hills of Rome, Italy
- Itri: Italian comune
- Monte Titano
- Dufourspitze: highest mountain of Switzerland
- Caelian Hill: one of the seven hills of Rome, Italy
Every Italy place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Refuge Chalet de l'épée?
It is a building in Valgrisenche, Italy. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Refuge Chalet de l'épée?
September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,370 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31.
How do you get to Refuge Chalet de l'épée?
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 130 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Punta Rabuigne, Alta Via della Valle d'Aosta, Grande Rousse. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Refuge Chalet de l'épée on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.