# Rifugio Monzino > Publicly sourced profile assembled by Optimly, in the Brand Index. Last refreshed 2026-11-07. - **Brand record:** https://optimly.ai/brand/rifugio-monzino - **Dataset:** https://optimly.ai/brand/rifugio-monzino.json - **Markdown:** https://optimly.ai/brand/rifugio-monzino/llms.txt - **Official website:** https://rifugiomonzino.com - **Slug:** rifugio-monzino - **Categories:** travel-hospitality ## Overview - **Tagline:** Alpine mountain refuge in the Mont Blanc massif offering accommodation, mountain access and mountaineering activities. Source: Brand's website (https://rifugiomonzino.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Description:** Rifugio Monzino is a 55-bed alpine refuge at 2,561 metres in the Val Veny area, between the Brouillard and Freney glaciers. The refuge provides lodging, facilities and access to ferrata routes, glaciers, rock climbing and mountaineering itineraries. Source: Brand's website (https://rifugiomonzino.com) · 2026-11-07 ## Identity - **Mission:** To share a passion for work and the mountains while providing hospitality and access to the alpine environment. Source: Brand's website (https://rifugiomonzino.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Founders & leadership:** Managed by the Chanoine family. Armando Chanoine, a ski instructor and Alpine guide, manages the refuge with his family; the site also identifies him as the refuge manager. Source: Brand's website (https://rifugiomonzino.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Website:** https://rifugiomonzino.com Source: Brand's website (https://rifugiomonzino.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Voice & tone:** Informative, practical and passionate about alpine activities and the mountain environment. Source: Brand's website (https://rifugiomonzino.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Founded:** 1965 Source: Brand's website (https://rifugiomonzino.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Headquarters:** Rifugio Monzino, Val Veny, Italy; the refuge is located at 2,561 metres. The operating company lists Rue du Mont Blanc 83, 11017 Morgex (AO), Italy. Source: Brand's website (https://rifugiomonzino.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Parent ownership:** The refuge was donated by Franco Monzino to the Società Guide Alpine di Courmayeur. It is currently managed by the Chanoine family. Source: Brand's website (https://rifugiomonzino.com) · 2026-11-07 ## Offerings - **Problem solved:** Provides mountain lodging, access information and activity guidance for people visiting the Mont Blanc alpine environment. Source: Brand's website (https://rifugiomonzino.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Core capabilities:** - Alpine refuge accommodation with 55 beds - Access via hiking trail and equipped via ferrata - Information about mountaineering routes and local alpine conditions - Access to the Brouillard and Freney glaciers - Rock climbing area and ferrata activities - Organization of mountaineering courses - Facilities including showers, internet access, educational room, library and helicopter landing platform Source: Brand's website (https://rifugiomonzino.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Products / SKUs:** - Overnight stays at Rifugio Monzino - Mountaineering and alpine activity information - Access to ferrata routes and nearby glaciers - Rock climbing and mountaineering course organization Source: Brand's website (https://rifugiomonzino.com) · 2026-11-07 ## Audience - **Target industry:** Mountain tourism, hospitality and outdoor recreation Source: Brand's website (https://rifugiomonzino.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Customer base:** Alpinists, climbers, hikers, mountain-course participants, beginners and families. Source: Brand's website (https://rifugiomonzino.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Ideal customer profile:** Visitors to the Mont Blanc massif seeking alpine accommodation, ferrata or glacier access, climbing opportunities, or mountaineering activities suitable for different abilities. Source: Brand's website (https://rifugiomonzino.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Use cases:** - Staying overnight during alpine ascents - Accessing the Brouillard and Freney glaciers - Hiking to the refuge via the Val Veny trail and ferrata - Climbing at the nearby rock gym - Completing the Châtelet summit ferrata - Using the refuge as a base for mountaineering routes - Organizing or attending mountaineering courses Source: Brand's website (https://rifugiomonzino.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Customer outcomes:** - Access to a 55-bed refuge in a high-alpine setting - A base for alpine ascents and mountaineering routes - Opportunities to practice ferrata, glacier travel and rock climbing - Practical information for reaching and using the refuge - Mountain accommodation with basic guest facilities Source: Brand's website (https://rifugiomonzino.com) · 2026-11-07 Page last updated 2026-11-07. ## Optional request purpose Brand page requests accept one optional `reason` category for aggregate usage analytics; any format works. 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