Mountain refuge Refuge Victor Emmanuel II

The approach to Refuge Victor Emmanuel II leads to clearly alpine land, where the landscape leaves behind the low levels and enters an open, more mineral and exposed mountain environment. At 2732 meters, at Valsavarenche , this shelter is located within the area of of the Great Paradise an important reference to understand its character: not so much an isolated point in the absolute sense, but a place of passage and support in an area very frequented by mountaineers when conditions accompany. Altitude and environment make weather, wind and visibility changes a real weight in planning.

Its practical utility fits well in days in which it is necessary to divide effort, gain time margin or avoid lengthening the downfall if time gets worse or fatigue appears. Although there are no specific routes or associated summits here, its location in the Aosta Valley links it to a high mountain terrain where progression can alternate path, pedrera and more rough stretches according to the chosen route. In the logistics part, there is a very close source, just a few meters from the shelter, a relevant data for organizing water on the ground. However, in the mountains it is necessary to have sufficient autonomy and always confirm the real conditions before leaving, especially if it is expected cold, storm or rapid changes of time.