Orestes Hütte
Vegan Mountain Refuge
Vegan Hotel in Italy
Vegan Restaurant – Accommodation – Bar
The realisation of Orestes Hütte was dreamt up by two mountaineers. Mountaineers, not only due to being born and raised in Gressoney during the 1940’s, but above all, two great Alpinists for whom the mountain is the teacher of life and towards which they have a great respect. Knowing nearly every rock of their mountain, Monte Rosa, the foot of which they chose a place to construct their refuge, in the shelter of Indren.
At 2600m above sea level, a spring provides the refuge with pure, drinkable water, the Indren streams provide the drive for the hydro-electric system whilst Pyramid Vincent stands majestically in the sky behind as a picturesque backdrop. Orestes Hütte is a place of mountain tranquillity where the strong presence of nature envelops you.
Eat
A Vegan Refuge at 2600m?
We believe that the time is right. Between pandemics and climate change crises we can begin to ask ourselves why it makes sense to eat vegan and natural food:
- it tastes good
- it’s nourishing and healthy
- it creates the least amount of suffering
- it’s sustainable
The vegan food that we prepare on-premises is cooked using high-quality ingredients, local and organic wherever possible. We create dishes with a satisfying and natural taste using the minimum amount of salt, using whole grains and wholemeal flours, not using animal fats, not using monosodium glutamate (msg), not using refined sugar, instead choosing: coconut sugar, maple or agave syrup, dates and raisins and brown sugar.
Breakfast
-served from 7.30 to 9am. for overnight staying guests. included in the half board-
It is the most important meal for active people. A hearty breakfast is exactly what you need to fully enjoy a day spent out in nature.
Homemade bread, jams and marmalades, gluten-free options, biscuits, vegan yoghurt, cereal, dried fruits & nuts, fresh fruits, apple juice, …
At the bar, you can order tea, coffee, cappuccino and if you need another we’ll be happy to serve you more.
Lunch
-served from 12am to 2.30pm, the restaurant is open to the public-
The menu changes day by day, season to season. usually consisting of delicious pasta, a warming soup, vegan bowl (a full meal served in a bowl containing grains, cooked and fresh vegetables, proteins -beans/tofu/nuts/..-, homemade salsas or mayonnaise), some quiche or a burger with vegetables and salad. To end your meal with something sweet you can pick from our delicious desserts or homemade biscuits.
Dinner
-served at 7pm. for overnight staying guests. included in the half board.-
Three-course meal. Our chefs will create the dishes to be beautiful, tasty and nutritionally balanced. If you have intolerances or allergies we’ll be happy to cook something to suit your needs but please let us know beforehand!
The water -from a natural spring- is free of charge, as is the coffee, tea or infusion after the meal.
We ask of our clients with doubts about eating vegan to trust us and try. We offer meals that are, simply put, healthy and delicious which hopefully removes the need for labelling. We can promise you our effort and enthusiasm in creating a “buona cucina” for our valued guests. Good for your palate, good for your body, good for your mind, your spirit and the environment.
Why should the search for adventure and something new in the mountains end when it comes to eating?!
Why Vegan?
Some reasons behind a vegan choice:
Eco-sustainability reasons: statistics, graphs and tables aside, it’s common knowledge that behind the animal industry is a massive waste of resources (water, energy and land) and is one of, if not the highest cause of pollution and deforestation. We are consuming more than what the earth is able to produce.
Ethical and moral reasons: not being the cause of sufferance. Do animals exist to be exploited by humans? Half of the human population dies of hunger, the other half because of overeating. Can we find a balance?
Health reasons: excessive meat and animal products consumed are the cause of the most common western diseases (cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, cancer). Fruits and vegetables are well known to be anti-carcinogen and rich in nutrients. Following a correct wholemeal vegan diet with a low intake of salt and sugar can only improve our health.
Taste reasons: last but not least. Vegan cuisine can really surprise us with taste and refinement! Quality whole foods in the hands of passionate and creative chefs will always guarantee great results.
Raffaella, one of our beloved chefs, says: “ The choice of not eating animals isn’t about renouncement. It’s a rewarding and beautiful choice. Choosing what you cook and eat is directly linked to becoming more aware. It should not be underestimated.”
We believe that our hut, nestled in the spectacular nature of Monte Rosa, is the perfect place to try something different. We’re waiting for your visit!
Sleep
Double/Twin Rooms:
We have six double or twin rooms available, equipped with private bathroom, towels and bedding are provided.
A third bed is available upon request.
Dormitories:
Nordzimmer – the Northern dormitory sleeps 10 consisting of 3 bunk beds (2double, 1 single).
Sudzimmer – the Southern dormitory sleeps 8 consisting of 4 bunk beds.
The two dormitories share modern bathroom facilities with hot showers.
For an overnight stay in the dormitories you are required to use a sleeping sheet or sleeping bag liner (sleeping bags not allowed) which we have available for hire at 2,50€ as well as towels 2,50€.
On the day of your departure, we ask that you vacate your room prior to 9:30 am.
Summer activities
Excursions
– To Col d’Olen (m. 2881), from where it is possible to go down to Alagna Valsesia;
– To Stolemberg (m. 3202);
– To Lago Blu (m. 2.689);
– To Rifugio Mantova (m.3.470), to Gnifetti hut (m. 3611) – Piramide Vincent (m. 4.215);
– To Alta Luce (m. 3.185);
– To Punta Telcio (m. 2.833);
– To Corno Rosso (m. 3.023);
– To Corno del Chamoscio (m. 3.026);
– To le Vecchie Miniere (the old gold-mines) of Stolemberg;
Practice wall (for rock climbing)
About a 30 minute walk from the refuge, near “canalino d’aquila”, there are many equipped routes of medium difficulty from 4° up.
Winter activities
Orestes Hutte is centrally located in the free-ride paradise of Monterosa-Ski.
Taking the new lift, which brings you to 3275m on the Indren glacier, you can choose from dozens of off-pist itineraries in between Valsesia and valle di Gressoney.
For lovers of ski-touring, the area surrounding the refuge offers a variety of routes of varying difficulty.
Additional non-skiing activities are available with great opportunities in the area to make trips in snowshoes.
An unforgettable experience made in the moonlight!
Yoga classes for both individuals and small groups can be arranged on request with our qualified yoga instructor.
The shelter has a dedicated yoga room (yoga-shala with mats) freely available for those who want to make use of it outside of classes.
YOGA
- Our dedicated yoga shala is equipped with all what you may need (mats, bolsters, blocks, straps, blankets) and is available for use free of charge to our guests.
- It is ideal for warm-up and cool-down exercises before and after skiing/hiking.
- We have a 500hr Yoga Alliance teacher available for private or group lessons for all ability ranges, even those who have never practiced before.
- Lesson bookings can be made via email or directly with reception here at the hut.
- Mountain yoga retreats are also available with options of multiple classes each day.
- We recommend booking the yoga retreats in advance to ensure that we can cater to your needs in the best possible way.
- Our teachers are also available for lessons of pranayama (yogic breathing technique) and kriya techniques.
- The lessons are either in english or italian.
How to reach us
How to get to Stafal, in Gressoney La Trinité (Ao), where you can find the ticket office for the lifts and the lifts.
by Car
- Follow the highway A5 Torino-Aosta and exit at Pont-Saint-Martin.
- Here after you go in the direction of “Gressoney – Monte Rosa” through Lys Valley until you arrive in Staffal where the road ends.
- There are good parking facilities, but please be aware that parking fees apply in the blue bays nearest the lift.
by Train
- The nearest station is in Pont-Saint-Martin. You can see the timetables by following the link www.ferroviedellostato.it.
- From Pont-Saint-Martin you can get a bus to Staffal (Gressoney-La-Trinité) that departs at regular intervals but you can check the timetable here at http://www.vitagroup.it/.
by Airplane
- The nearest airports are Torino and Milano (Milano Malpensa).
- You can reach Gressoney and Staffal by train, bus or taxi.
(Taxi Monterosa: +39 340 5526766, taxi.monterosa@libero.it). - Please contact us if you require more specific information.
- From Stafal, according to the season, you have different option to choose to get to the hut.
Eco
Low environmental impact
We try our best to keep a low environmental impact: the vegan and organic choice is a big part of this effort. The hot water for the in-floor heating and the bathrooms/sanitary comes from our solar panels (almost 70 squared meters of surface, we use gas only when the sunshine is not sufficient).
We produce our own electricity with a small hydroelectric power plant; we have an electric composter for the organic waste which allows us to produce compost all year round; we separate our garbage into recycling groups before taking it down to the valley; we serve free of charge, our fresh, mountain-spring water instead of selling plastic bottles; the cleaning products and liquid soap provided in the bathrooms are eco-friendly (and we buy in bulk), the napkins and the toilet paper are made from recycled paper, the list goes on…
Facilities
Yoga room
A yoga room (10 person max) provided with mats, blankets and cushions is available for classes with our qualified teacher or for personal use.
Terrace
Absorb the sun on the ample sized, south-facing terrace with a beautiful panoramic view.
Library
Browse our collection of books on the Walser culture and mountaineering amidst the eclectic range to read on our comfy beanbags or sofa.
Wireless
The bar and restaurant area provides free wi-fi access.
Function room
A separate room is available for conferences and small functions.
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