Rifugio Walter Bonatti

Its panorama, from the Col Ferret to the Col de la Seigne, makes it one of the most sought-after stops on the TMB: a request via the online form is only a request, to be confirmed by the refuge, so book as soon as possible. No deposit, but bring cash as the payment terminal depends on a temperamental connection.

Location

Malatrà (Val Ferret), Courmayeur (Italy)

Season

June to late September (2026: 1 June – 30 September); winter from mid-February to early April

Booking

Online form (simple request, then confirmed by the refuge; 10 people max per request) or rifugiobonatti@gmail.com / +39 335 68 48 578; no deposit required

Half board

≈ €80 per person in a dormitory; €100 in a room of 2–4 beds (tourist tax included)indicative price

Run by

private

Position: On the main route, km 77.7 from Les Houches.

Facilities

• dormitories and rooms with 2 to 4 beds
• half board
• shared washrooms and showers
• sleeping-bag liner compulsory in dormitories (hire €3)
• sheets provided in rooms
• towel hire (€5)
• payment by cash, cheque, bank transfer or card (depending on connection)
• dogs in double rooms only
• winter room (7 places)

Which TMB stage?

• Stage 5: Courmayeur – Rifugio Bonatti11.1 km · 990 m ascent
• Stage 6: Rifugio Bonatti – La Fouly19.7 km · 860 m ascent

Location

Coordinates: 45.84692, 7.03366 · Open in OpenStreetMap

Nearby

• Hotel LavacheyHotel · 1,000 m as the crow flies
• Camping TroncheyCampsite · 2.5 km as the crow flies
• Hotel Chalet Val FerretHotel · 3.1 km as the crow flies
• Camping Grandes JorassesCampsite · 3.7 km as the crow flies
• Hotel MiravalleHotel · 4.2 km as the crow flies
• Locanda BelvedereHotel · 4.5 km as the crow flies

All accommodation: Italian Val Ferret →