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About
Cascina Miera sits at 767m in the Ligurian Apennines, about 3km above Pignone in the Val di Vara. Reach it on foot in 90 minutes from the village, following marked trails through beech forest and open pasture. The hut is a working farm that welcomes walkers—expect a working environment, not a purpose-built refuge. This is the right choice if you want authentic mountain hospitality and don't mind basic conditions.
The refuge has 10 beds in simple rooms. Meals use produce from the farm and nearby valleys. Showers are available. The hut stays open year-round, though winter visits need advance warning. It's a good base for day walks into the upper Val di Vara and the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri. The location works well as a stopping point on longer Ligurian Apennines treks.
Book directly by email or phone. The hut is family-run and responds best to contact in Italian or English. Weekends fill in summer, but this is never a crowded refuge—capacity limits demand advance notice regardless of season. Contact them 2–4 weeks ahead for July and August, less notice needed for shoulder seasons.
The refuge has 10 beds in simple rooms. Meals use produce from the farm and nearby valleys. Showers are available. The hut stays open year-round, though winter visits need advance warning. It's a good base for day walks into the upper Val di Vara and the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri. The location works well as a stopping point on longer Ligurian Apennines treks.
Book directly by email or phone. The hut is family-run and responds best to contact in Italian or English. Weekends fill in summer, but this is never a crowded refuge—capacity limits demand advance notice regardless of season. Contact them 2–4 weeks ahead for July and August, less notice needed for shoulder seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead, especially weekends; contact them directly by phone since this working farm operates informally. Check rifugio.net or cai.it for current contact details.
Typically open April through October; confirm exact dates and staffing by phone before planning, as a working farm may have variable hours.
From Pignone village in Val di Vara, follow marked trails uphill through beech forest and pasture for 90 minutes to reach the hut at 767m.
10 beds in simple rooms; meals use farm produce and local ingredients—expect basic, authentic mountain food rather than restaurant-style dining.
Yes for fit families comfortable with rustic conditions and a 90-minute uphill walk; not suitable if you need modern amenities or hot showers.
Location
44.3882, 8.3876
HutLists Score
4.3
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Quick Facts
- Total
- 10
Facilities
Breakfast
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 338 6931783
- Website
- https://www.cascinamiera.it/
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