Refuge Casermette del Penna
1.4Rifugio Casermette del Penna
Liguria, Italy
About
Rifugio Casermette del Penna sits at 1,410m on the Penna ridge in the Ligurian Alps, between Liguria and Piedmont. Reach it from the Passo del Turchino (918m) in 2.5 hours on foot, or from Sassello in 3 hours via the Sentiero dei Due Parchi. The hut marks a natural waypoint for ridge walkers crossing between the coast-facing and Po Valley sides of the range.
The rifugio sleeps 25 in simple rooms and serves meals to guests and passing hikers. It has WiFi, which is rare for huts at this elevation. The kitchen provides dinner and breakfast. The hut opens year-round, though staffing is lighter in winter. It functions as a trail hub for day walks along the Penna crest and longer multi-day treks through the Ligurian Alps.
Book by phone in advance, especially for weekends and the July–August period. The hut fills quickly during summer months and autumn weekends. Contact directly to confirm current opening dates and meal availability. The remote location and modest capacity mean walk-ins may find no beds, so call ahead.
The rifugio sleeps 25 in simple rooms and serves meals to guests and passing hikers. It has WiFi, which is rare for huts at this elevation. The kitchen provides dinner and breakfast. The hut opens year-round, though staffing is lighter in winter. It functions as a trail hub for day walks along the Penna crest and longer multi-day treks through the Ligurian Alps.
Book by phone in advance, especially for weekends and the July–August period. The hut fills quickly during summer months and autumn weekends. Contact directly to confirm current opening dates and meal availability. The remote location and modest capacity mean walk-ins may find no beds, so call ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during July and August; shoulder seasons (May-June, September-October) need less notice. Call ahead on the phone contact available, or check rifugio.net for availability.
Typically open June through September, though exact dates vary by year—confirm directly by phone or on rifugio.net before planning your trip.
From Passo del Turchino (918m): 2.5 hours on foot; from Sassello: 3 hours via Sentiero dei Due Parchi. Both are standard ridge-walking routes.
25 simple beds in shared rooms, meals for guests and passing hikers, and WiFi—uncommon for huts at 1,410m. No mention of private showers, so expect basic facilities.
Yes—the approach trails are non-technical day hikes (2.5–3 hours) with modest elevation gain, making it ideal for hikers new to multi-day trips or ridge walking.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 25
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Wifi
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0185 1676495
- Website
- https://www.rifugiocasermettedelpenna.com/