Rifugio Guide di Frachey
An authentic mountain refuge in the heart of Val d’Ayas, where the mountain experience meets simple, genuine hospitality surrounded by nature. An ideal place to slow down, breathe deeply, and experience the valley from a true perspective.
The refuge, the valley, the experience
A place born from the valley
Rifugio Guide di Frachey stands in a place deeply rooted in the history of Val d’Ayas. In Résy, at the entrance to the Bettaforca valley, the refuge is not only a welcoming stop and starting point for hikes, but also a place that preserves the bond between landscape, walking, and alpine memory.
Founded in the first half of the 1980s by Oliviero Frachey, known as “Cirin”, it carries forward an idea of the mountains shaped by authenticity, simplicity, experience, and a deep connection to the land.
The legacy of the Frachey Guides
The name Frachey recalls one of the historic guide families of Ayas, active long before the valley’s guides came together in the local guide society. This tradition also includes Oliviero Frachey, remembered among the first climbers to reach Punta Margherita in the Ruwenzori in 1958.
Local alpine history also remembers the 1952 ascent of the north face of Roccia Nera, completed by Ernesto and Oliviero Frachey together with Francesco Cetti Serbelloni. Staying here means coming into contact with this heritage: not just a refuge, but a story of family, mountain guides, and alpinism.
Why choose Rifugio Guide di Frachey
Authentic hospitality
A simple yet carefully maintained mountain setting, where hospitality grows naturally from the land and from a direct relationship with every guest who arrives at the refuge.
Nature and silence
The refuge is the ideal place for those seeking open landscapes, fresh air, mountain walks, and days lived at a slower, fuller rhythm.
Trekking and valley life
A perfect base for exploring Val d’Ayas, setting out on hikes, and shaping a stay filled with outdoor activities and discovery of the surrounding landscape.
Experience the refuge
Starting point for hikes
From the refuge, you can imagine your day in the valley through scenic trails, panoramic stops, and outdoor experiences lived in close contact with the alpine environment.
Slow time and relaxation
A stay at the refuge invites you to slow down: light, silence, wood, mountain air, and the pleasure of pausing in a place that has preserved its true character.
Mountain flavours
The refuge experience is also about conviviality: a welcoming stopover, ideal for discovering the valley with simplicity and taste.
Photo gallery
A scrolling gallery of Rifugio Guide di Frachey, featuring exteriors, shared spaces, and rooms.
Lunch at the refuge
Simple dishes, local cuisine, and a table where time and flavour come together.
Half board €67 per person
The rate includes dinner, breakfast, hot showers, and sheet sleeping bags, for a refuge stay that combines simplicity, comfort, and everything essential.
Book your stay
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For groups or special requests, please feel free to contact us directly.