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Capanna Margherita

Punta Gnifetti - m. 4554 - Alagna
phone: + 39 0163 922805
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The refuge-observatory regina Margherita is situated on Punta Gnifetti at a height of 4556 m on the Mont Rosa massive. It is clearly visible from the valley and catches the eye of all who look up towards the peaks.
It is the highest refuge in Europe, houses an important physics and meteorological observatory
and is dedicated to Queen Margaret of Savoy who stayed overnight in 1893, the year of its inauguration.
It sleeps 70 people in rooms with double beds and has a bar restaurant, communal bathrooms, electric lighting, 220V electric current, internet access and a library.
Furthermore it also has a winter shelter (unmanaged), built for 19 people.
In 2002 Capanna Margherita obtained the UNI EN ISO 14001 Certification, proof of its minimal impact on the natural surrounding environment.

How to get there

From Capanna G.Gnifetti across the Lys Glacier, it is about a 4/ hour walk on ice.

From Mont Rosa Hutte across the Grenz Glacier, it is about 5 hour walk on ice.

From Refuge L. Resegotti over the SE peaks (Cresta Signal) on a difficult Alpine itinerary.

Due to the nature of the high altitude mountain terrain where these trails are situated, we recommend that you hire a UIAGM Alpine guide to accompany you.

The Cost

• H/B Alpine clubs members 60 €  per person


• H/B non members, 80 € per person


• Overnight stay alpine clubs members 18 € per person 


• Overnight stay alpine clubs members 33 € per person 


• H/B UIAGM Alpine Guide 40 € per guide

Opening

from 19/06 to 12/09/2010

Mont Rosa is the beginning and continuity of the history of Alagna,the small Walser village clinging to its southern wall. The refuges of CAI Varallo (Capanna Margherita, Capanna Gnifetti, Refuge Vigevano, Refuge Pastore and Refuge Carestia) are all part of its history and Alpine tradition and are the proud results of those who wanted and managed them for more than 100 years