Refuge Cascina Porro
1.3Rifugio Cascina Porro
Liguria, Italy
About
Cascina Porro sits at 1,180m in the Ligurian Apennines, roughly 4 hours' walk from Torriglia via the Passo della Bocchetta trail. You can also approach from the south starting at Montebruno. The hut occupies a converted mountain farmhouse on the watershed ridge that divides Liguria from Piedmont. In winter and early spring the access tracks can be muddy or snow-covered; plan accordingly.
The rifugio sleeps 25 people across four private rooms and dormitory space. Meals are traditional Ligurian fare prepared on site. The kitchen serves both residents and day-walkers. Water comes from a mountain spring. There's no electricity supply, so the hut runs on gas lamps and a small generator. The season typically runs from late May through September, though staff can accommodate groups outside these dates with advance notice. Phone ahead to confirm availability in shoulder months.
Book directly with the rifugio by phone or email. July and August demand at least two weeks' notice; June and September one week ahead. The hut fills quickly on weekends during summer. This is a working mountain farm as much as a refuge, so expect rustic conditions and genuine hospitality rather than modern comforts. The location works well as a base for ridge walks toward the Passo della Bocchetta or as a overnight stop on longer Ligurian Apennine traverses.
The rifugio sleeps 25 people across four private rooms and dormitory space. Meals are traditional Ligurian fare prepared on site. The kitchen serves both residents and day-walkers. Water comes from a mountain spring. There's no electricity supply, so the hut runs on gas lamps and a small generator. The season typically runs from late May through September, though staff can accommodate groups outside these dates with advance notice. Phone ahead to confirm availability in shoulder months.
Book directly with the rifugio by phone or email. July and August demand at least two weeks' notice; June and September one week ahead. The hut fills quickly on weekends during summer. This is a working mountain farm as much as a refuge, so expect rustic conditions and genuine hospitality rather than modern comforts. The location works well as a base for ridge walks toward the Passo della Bocchetta or as a overnight stop on longer Ligurian Apennine traverses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and summer months, especially July–August. Check rifugi.net or contact the hut directly, as it's a smaller operation with just 25 beds.
Most Ligurian rifugi operate May through October reliably; Cascina Porro may close in winter due to snow and mud on access tracks, so confirm current status before traveling in November–April.
Allow 4 hours from Torriglia via the Passo della Bocchetta trail, or approach from Montebruno in the south. Expect muddy or snow-covered sections in winter and early spring.
Cascina Porro provides 25 beds across private rooms and dormitory space, plus traditional Ligurian meals; confirm whether showers and hot water are available when booking, as standards vary in smaller mountain farmhouses.
Yes—the 4-hour walk from Torriglia is moderate and the hut's farmhouse setting suits families, but avoid winter visits unless you're comfortable with muddy or snowy terrain.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 25
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
- 4
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website