The Città di Mantova Mountain Hut, nestled at 3,498 metres at the foot of the Garstelet glacier, is the home of the Gressoney Mountain Guides. It was founded in 1984 by the Gressoney Monterosa Mountain Guides Association, who made the most of a generous bequest from the families of the four mountaineers from Mantua — Giorgio Bergonzi, Sergio Donati, Ugo Scalori and Vincenzo — who tragically lost their lives on the Lyskamm Nose on 22 May 1978. Since then, the Città di Mantova hut has been a warm and welcoming base camp for all those exploring the magnificent glaciers of Monte Rosa.

The hut was fully renovated in 2008, rendering the building even more welcoming and offering excellent standards of comfort. The original hut was integrated with a new west wing, thoughtfully renovated and equipped with indoor toilets and shower facilities. In the basement, a spacious room is dedicated to storing mountaineering gear, and a large tank was installed to collect water — a precious resource for running the hut. The dining room, boasting magnificent alpine views, can accommodate up to 100 guests, while the new modern kitchen ensures the hut runs smoothly.