Rifugio Sella

Valle d'Aosta


The Rifugio Sella is a former hunting lodge of King Vittorio Emanuele II and offers standard mountain hut accommodation. From the town bridge follow the Alta Via 2 uphill for 8km, around a two- to three-hour walk, or park halfway at Valnontey.


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