The Refuge Chaligne, Aosta

The Chaligne refuge is located on the Alpe Chaligne, at 1943 mt, along the track going from Buthier to Pointe Chaligne.
That track is the main road to the Shelter for the Guests.From the small village of Buthier you can reach Alpe Mendey and, along the country path, find the start of the well signed A3 track (average hiking time: 1 hour and 15 minutes).

Many paths departure from the Refuge, going toward the guided tracks, perfect for whose willing to explore the rural environment, or toward the magnificent surrounding woods, where the local and unique fauna and flora can be discovered.
The valley morphology allows an easy access for mammals migrations from Switzerland, and some of them, as deer, are residential into the valley. Bird watching offers the chance to see, especially in spring and autumn, species often uncommon to meet on the Alps. The website is www.chaligne.com. And don't forget all Aosta and Courmayeur information can be found on www.courmayeur.com or www.aostaitaly.com