About
Rifugio Foppiano sits at 1,127m on the watershed ridge between Liguria and Piedmont, reached from the village of Calizzano in the Ligurian Apennines. The standard approach takes 2.5–3 hours uphill via the Pian di Gilli pass. Mountain bikers access the hut from the same trailhead. The location works as a base for ridge walking across the Maritime Alps and for day trips down to the Ligurian coast—the Mediterranean is visible from the ridge on clear days.
The rifugio is small, with 25–30 beds in shared rooms and a good kitchen. Half-board meals feature local Ligurian cooking: hand-rolled pappardelle, game stews, and cheese. Full self-catering is possible. The hut opens year-round, though winter weekends should be confirmed in advance. The refugio is managed by CAI Genova and serves as a reliable overnight stop for multi-day ridge traverses or weekend trips from the Ligurian coast.
Book directly with the refuge by phone or email. July and August weekends fill quickly; book 4–6 weeks ahead for summer visits. Spring and autumn see steady traffic from hikers doing longer routes. The hut is quiet midweek and in winter except for snow season weekends.
The rifugio is small, with 25–30 beds in shared rooms and a good kitchen. Half-board meals feature local Ligurian cooking: hand-rolled pappardelle, game stews, and cheese. Full self-catering is possible. The hut opens year-round, though winter weekends should be confirmed in advance. The refugio is managed by CAI Genova and serves as a reliable overnight stop for multi-day ridge traverses or weekend trips from the Ligurian coast.
Book directly with the refuge by phone or email. July and August weekends fill quickly; book 4–6 weeks ahead for summer visits. Spring and autumn see steady traffic from hikers doing longer routes. The hut is quiet midweek and in winter except for snow season weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially July–August; weekdays are more flexible. Contact the rifugio directly or use rifugio.net for availability.
Typically open April through October, with full staffing June–September; check current dates before visiting as small Ligurian huts sometimes close mid-week in shoulder seasons.
Start from Calizzano village and hike 2.5–3 hours uphill via Pian di Gilli pass to the 1,127m summit; mountain bikers can use the same approach from the trailhead.
25–30 beds in shared dormitories, basic meals (breakfast and dinner), and limited hot water; no private rooms or en-suite showers—bring a sleeping bag liner.
Yes for fit families; the 2.5–3 hour ascent is steady but manageable for experienced hikers with decent fitness, though not ideal for very young children or those new to Alpine hiking.
Location
44.5681, 9.3689
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