About
Rifugio Forte Geremia sits at 1,536m on the ridge between Monte Saccarello and Pizzo d'Ormea in the Ligurian Alps. Reach it from Colle di Nava (1,394m) in 1.5 hours on marked trail, or from Garessio in the north via Colle del Nivolè in 2.5 hours. The hut works as a base for ridge walks across the higher summits of this range, which offers solid limestone scrambling and panoramic approaches. Most visitors climb Saccarello (2,201m) as a day objective from the hut—allow 3 hours up, 2 hours down.
The hut has basic capacity around 30 beds in dormitory rooms. Half-board is standard: pasta-heavy dinners and hearty breakfasts designed for early starts. A small bar serves coffee and soft drinks. The kitchen is simple and reliable. Opening season runs from May through September, occasionally extending into October in good weather. You'll need a sleeping bag liner (or bring your own sheets). Water comes from a spring near the building. The location gets crowded only on weekends in July and August; weekdays remain quiet.
Call ahead to book, especially for July and August weekends. The hut has no website or email system—phone is the only reliable contact method. Arrive by mid-afternoon to secure a good bed, unpack, and eat dinner at the standard 19:00 service. The hut rarely turns people away, but calling confirms a meal is prepared.
The hut has basic capacity around 30 beds in dormitory rooms. Half-board is standard: pasta-heavy dinners and hearty breakfasts designed for early starts. A small bar serves coffee and soft drinks. The kitchen is simple and reliable. Opening season runs from May through September, occasionally extending into October in good weather. You'll need a sleeping bag liner (or bring your own sheets). Water comes from a spring near the building. The location gets crowded only on weekends in July and August; weekdays remain quiet.
Call ahead to book, especially for July and August weekends. The hut has no website or email system—phone is the only reliable contact method. Arrive by mid-afternoon to secure a good bed, unpack, and eat dinner at the standard 19:00 service. The hut rarely turns people away, but calling confirms a meal is prepared.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August); weekends fill faster. Contact the hut directly by phone or check rifugio.net for availability.
Typically open June through September, though snow can close access earlier in spring or later in autumn—confirm current status before heading out.
The quickest approach is 1.5 hours from Colle di Nava (1,394m) on a marked trail; alternatively, approach from Garessio in the north via Colle del Nivolè in 2.5 hours.
Expect simple mountain accommodation with dormitory beds, hot meals (book dinner in advance), and basic washing facilities; no hot showers—standard for Ligurian rifugi at this altitude.
The approach hikes are straightforward marked trails, but the main draw—Monte Saccarello and ridge scrambling—requires scrambling experience and solid footwork; better suited to hikers comfortable with exposed limestone.
Location
44.4802, 8.7085
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Quick Facts
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Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
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Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 348 3781060
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