Refuge G.A.E.P. Vincenzo Stoto
2.3Rifugio G.A.E.P. Vincenzo Stoto
1,362m
Liguria, Italy
About
Rifugio Stoto sits at 1,362m on the ridge between the Aveto Valley and the Trebbia Valley in the Ligurian Apennines. Reach it from Fontanarossa (north side) in 2.5 hours or from Passo della Forcella (south side) in 2 hours. The hut serves as a waypoint for north–south ridge traverses and approaches to Monte Penna. The surrounding terrain mixes beech forest and open ridges; mist rolls in frequently.
The rifugio has 41 beds in dormitory rooms. Meals are available: expect simple, filling mountain food. The hut opens year-round but staff presence varies with season; check before visiting in winter. Basic facilities include a wood stove in the common room and pit toilets. Water comes from a spring near the hut.
Call ahead to book beds and confirm current opening status. The phone line can be unreliable in bad weather. July and August draw steady traffic on the ridge routes; book 4–6 weeks ahead for those months. Spring and autumn are quieter but weather changes fast above 1,300m—bring waterproof gear regardless of forecast.
The rifugio has 41 beds in dormitory rooms. Meals are available: expect simple, filling mountain food. The hut opens year-round but staff presence varies with season; check before visiting in winter. Basic facilities include a wood stove in the common room and pit toilets. Water comes from a spring near the hut.
Call ahead to book beds and confirm current opening status. The phone line can be unreliable in bad weather. July and August draw steady traffic on the ridge routes; book 4–6 weeks ahead for those months. Spring and autumn are quieter but weather changes fast above 1,300m—bring waterproof gear regardless of forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (July-September); weekends fill faster. Contact by phone or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability and direct booking links.
Open roughly May through October, with full staffing June-September; call ahead if visiting shoulder months as staffing varies.
Two main routes: 2.5 hours from Fontanarossa (north) or 2 hours from Passo della Forcella (south); both are straightforward ridge walks suited to day-hikers with basic fitness.
41 beds in dormitory rooms; simple, filling mountain meals available—expect typical rifugio fare (pasta, soup, local cheese) rather than restaurant cooking.
Yes—the approaches are non-technical and under 3 hours, making it good for families with older children; the ridge terrain is open but exposed to mist, so navigation skills help in poor visibility.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
- –
- Total
- 41
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0523 324285; +39 0523 929300
- Website
- http://www.gaep.it/rifugio.htm