About
Rifugio Casa Ressia sits at 1,850m in the Ligurian Alps, above the Passo del Godone. The hut serves as a base for traverses in the Bric area and approaches to Monte Saccarello (2,201m), the highest peak in Liguria. Reach it in 2.5 hours from Colle di Nava (1,382m) via the marked trail through open ridges and scattered woodland. The approach is steep but straightforward.
The rifugio has 24 beds split across multiple rooms. Meals are simple and hearty—expect polenta, pasta, and locally sourced meat. Water comes from springs nearby; the hut relies on a small generator for basic electricity. The building is modest and functional rather than comfortable. It operates year-round but staff presence is irregular outside summer and weekends. Check ahead before visiting in winter or shoulder seasons.
Book through rifugio.net or contact the management directly before travel. July and August require advance notice—book at least 2 weeks ahead. The hut draws serious walkers tackling multi-day ridge routes rather than casual day-trippers. Confirm water and food availability before arriving, especially in spring. Access can be difficult after heavy snow; ask about conditions if visiting November through March.
The rifugio has 24 beds split across multiple rooms. Meals are simple and hearty—expect polenta, pasta, and locally sourced meat. Water comes from springs nearby; the hut relies on a small generator for basic electricity. The building is modest and functional rather than comfortable. It operates year-round but staff presence is irregular outside summer and weekends. Check ahead before visiting in winter or shoulder seasons.
Book through rifugio.net or contact the management directly before travel. July and August require advance notice—book at least 2 weeks ahead. The hut draws serious walkers tackling multi-day ridge routes rather than casual day-trippers. Confirm water and food availability before arriving, especially in spring. Access can be difficult after heavy snow; ask about conditions if visiting November through March.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends and July-August; weekdays outside peak season often have availability. Contact the rifugio directly or check rifugi.net for current availability.
Typically open June through September, though dates vary by year; check ahead before planning a winter or shoulder-season trip.
Start from Colle di Nava (1,382m) and follow the marked trail through open ridges and scattered woodland—2.5 hours uphill on steep but straightforward terrain to the hut at 1,850m.
Simple, hearty meals (polenta, pasta, local meat) are served; the hut has 24 beds in multiple rooms with basic amenities, but confirm shower availability when booking.
Better for experienced hikers—the 2.5-hour approach is steep and the location is a serious mountaineering base for Monte Saccarello and ridge traverses rather than an introductory hut.
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44.4797, 8.4788
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