Family-run hotel in the heart of Macugnaga, at the foot of Monte Rosa, with restaurant, bar and private parking for those who love the mountains in every season.
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Hotel Dufour is a 3-star property located in Macugnaga, at the foot of Monte Rosa, just a short walk from the village centre and the ski lifts.
The hotel is designed for those looking for a convenient base for a mountain holiday, whether skiing in winter or hiking towards the surrounding peaks in summer, including Nordend and the Monte Rosa massif. The six room types, from Single to Family, are furnished in alpine style with parquet flooring, wardrobe, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with toiletries; several options offer a balcony or terrace with views of the mountains and the stream.
The property’s amenities include a common lounge, a sun terrace, a bar, a ski equipment rental service and on-site private parking. Breakfast, served buffet-style, offers Italian and gluten-free options. WiFi is free throughout the property, pets are allowed for an extra charge, and the hotel is entirely non-smoking.
The rooms at Hotel Dufour share an essential alpine style, with parquet or tiled flooring, wardrobe, heating and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All feature a private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, plus free WiFi included in the stay. The range includes a single room designed for solo travellers, more compact standard double rooms and superior or comfort options with balcony and mountain views, up to the larger family room, suitable for groups or large families.
Many room types overlook the stream or the village of Macugnaga, with views ranging from the peaks of Monte Rosa to the stone roofs of the village. The main differences concern the size, ranging from 10 to 25 square metres, the capacity, from one to five people, and the presence of a balcony or terrace in some of the superior rooms.
The most compact of the double rooms, at 12 sqm, with tiled flooring, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer. An essential option, suitable for those looking for a simple and functional base in the centre of Macugnaga.
The only room designed for solo travellers, at 10 sqm, with parquet flooring and mountain views. Equipped with a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries, as well as a flat-screen satellite TV.
At 19 sqm with three beds, this superior room is designed for small groups or families with children. Parquet flooring, wardrobe and views of the stream and the peaks of Monte Rosa set it apart from the smaller standard double rooms.
The largest room type in the property, at 25 sqm with space for up to five people thanks to four beds. Ideal for large families, it offers mountain views, a spacious wardrobe and TV with satellite channels.
Compared to the basic standard double room, this room adds a private terrace with mountain views, while keeping compact dimensions of 13 sqm. Perfect for a couple wanting to take in the alpine scenery.
At 19 sqm with a combination of double and single bed, this comfort room is designed for families of three. It features a terrace with mountain views, unlike the superior room of the same size which has no balcony.
Hotel Dufour offers guests a common lounge with TV area, a sun terrace and a ski equipment rental service, ideal for those staying in the area for the Macugnaga slopes. Daily housekeeping, luggage storage and a shuttle service complete the offering of an entirely non-smoking property.
On the ground floor there is a café and a bar, a reference point for the buffet breakfast and for a moment of relaxation after a day outdoors. Free WiFi covers the entire property and is also available in the common areas.
Rooms are equipped with heating, wardrobe, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with shower or bathtub, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries. The private parking also has a dedicated spot for guests with disabilities.
Hotel Dufour is located in the heart of Macugnaga, a Walser village set at 1,327 metres above sea level at the foot of the east face of Monte Rosa, the highest peak in the Alps after Mont Blanc. The property is surrounded by wooden and stone chalets, typical of Walser architecture, with shingle roofs and flower-decked balconies that characterise the hamlets of Staffa and Pecetto. From the hotel, both the village centre and the first ski slopes can be reached on foot in just a few minutes, in a quiet setting away from traffic.
Around the hotel there are several restaurants just steps away, such as Ristorante Alpino Bitti at 7 metres, Flizzi at 20 metres and Roffel at around 50 metres, as well as the Chiesa Vecchia, reachable in a few minutes on foot, at 350 metres. Milan Malpensa Airport is about 103 km away, while the summit of Nordend, which rises above 4,600 metres, is just 1.2 km away as the crow flies from the property. A little further away, across the border in Switzerland, are also the Gornergrat mountain ridge, about 14 km away, and the Wolli Land nature park, 17 km away, both reachable by car through the alpine passes.
Macugnaga is a renowned destination for alpine skiing and ski mountaineering thanks to the Belvedere and Pecetto lift systems, active during the winter season, while in summer the area becomes a starting point for treks towards the Belvedere Glacier, one of the lowest in Europe, and for hikes at the foot of the east face of Monte Rosa. Nearby, across the Swiss border, visitors can also reach the Matterhorn Museum and the Matterhorn itself, destinations highly appreciated by mountain enthusiasts who choose to stay in this part of the Alps.
Guests particularly praise the location, rated 9.7, and the friendliness of the staff, with a score of 9.4. Cleanliness and free WiFi are also highly appreciated. The value for money, while good, remains the lowest-scoring category among those reviewed.
Yes, Hotel Dufour accepts pets; an extra charge may be required from the guest.
Yes, Hotel Dufour has private parking on site, with a dedicated spot for guests with disabilities.
Yes, Hotel Dufour offers free WiFi throughout the property, including in the rooms.
Hotel Dufour offers a buffet breakfast with Italian and gluten-free options, served every morning to guests.
Hotel Dufour is located just steps from the centre of Macugnaga and the ski slopes, and also offers a ski equipment rental service.
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No, Hotel Dufour does not require a minimum age for check-in.
