Regina Margherita

Regina Margherita Hut: the highest refuge in Europe Elevation m 4554 slm Punta Gnifetti (Signalkuppe) GPS: 45° 55' 38 Capacity 70 - Wiinter room: yes with 12 beds, blankets, gas for cooking, lighting. The Hut Regina Margherita is situated on Punta Gnifetti at a height of 4556m on the Mont Rosa massive. It is clearly visible from the valley and catches the eye of all who look up towards the peaks. It is the highest refuge in Europe, it houses an important labor for scientific research and it is dedicated to Queen Margaret of Savoy who overnighted in 1893, the year of its inauguration. It sleeps 70 people in rooms with double beds and has a bar restaurant, communal bathrooms, electric lighting, 220V electric current, internet access and a library. In 2002 Capanna Margherita obtained the UNI EN ISO 14001 Certification, proof of its minimal impact on the natural surrounding environment. To further reduce waste production, in June 2010 it was decided to use pottery in the catering service improving the quality of food, as well.