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BBC TravelSep 9, 2026

Rifugio Capanna Regina Margherita: An icy 4,554m hike to Europe's highest overnight stay

You can sleep over at this historic mountain refuge straddling the Italy-Switzerland border – but only if you're willing to undertake a days-long, high-altitude icy mountain trek.

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Rifugio Capanna Regina MargheritaHotelEurope's highest overnight stay, sleeps 70 in summer.
Monte RosaTrailMassif contains some of the highest peaks in the Alps.
Punta GnifettiSightAlso called Signalkuppe, sixth highest peak in the Alps.
Alagna ValsesiaNeighborhoodItalian mountain village at the end of the paved road.
Punta IndrenSightCable car destination at 3,275m.
Rifugio Città di MantovaHotelMountain refuge below the Lys Glacier.
Lys GlacierTrailGlacial ice crossing with crevasses.
cioccolato caldoRestaurantHot chocolate with Chantilly cream available at the refuge.

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