About
Rifugio Giorgio Lorefice sits at 2,011m on the border between Liguria and Piedmont, in the Maritime Alps. Reach it from Limone Piemonte in 3.5 hours via the Colle di Tenda route, or from Vernazza in the Cinque Terre (longer, steeper, 6 hours). Both approaches cross demanding terrain—bring a topo map. The hut serves as a base for traversing the ridgeline toward Cima di Eremita and Monte Saccarello, or descending south into the Ligurian valleys. Snow persists into June above 1,900m.
The rifugio manages 60 beds across multiple rooms. Half-board is standard: evening pasta or risotto, simple breakfast, packed lunch available. Water comes from a spring; shower facilities are basic. The kitchen runs on gas, so meals depend on propane delivery—confirm availability when booking in winter months. Opening runs May through October, sometimes extended in early snow years. Staffing is reliable but seasonal, so arrivals after 7 p.m. need advance notice.
Book directly by phone or email—the hut has no online system. Contact them 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. The refuge is managed by CAI Imperia; membership sometimes offers small discounts. Winter closure is firm: the hut shuts November through April due to avalanche risk and isolation. In shoulder seasons (May, October), expect reduced supplies and confirm water availability.
The rifugio manages 60 beds across multiple rooms. Half-board is standard: evening pasta or risotto, simple breakfast, packed lunch available. Water comes from a spring; shower facilities are basic. The kitchen runs on gas, so meals depend on propane delivery—confirm availability when booking in winter months. Opening runs May through October, sometimes extended in early snow years. Staffing is reliable but seasonal, so arrivals after 7 p.m. need advance notice.
Book directly by phone or email—the hut has no online system. Contact them 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. The refuge is managed by CAI Imperia; membership sometimes offers small discounts. Winter closure is firm: the hut shuts November through April due to avalanche risk and isolation. In shoulder seasons (May, October), expect reduced supplies and confirm water availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially July–September; weekdays are more flexible. Contact the hut directly or use rifugio.net; check CAI affiliations for member discounts.
Typically open June through September; snow above 1,900m persists into June, so confirm conditions before visiting in early summer. Call ahead to verify staffing dates.
From Limone Piemonte via Colle di Tenda: 3.5 hours; from Vernazzo (Cinque Terre): 6 hours on steeper, exposed terrain. Both routes are demanding—bring a good topo map and be competent on steep ground.
Offers bed spaces, meals (half-board typical), and basic facilities; showers are usually available but water can be limited at 2,011m. Confirm amenities when booking.
No—it's for experienced hikers and mountaineers only. The access routes are steep, exposed, and require route-finding; the ridgeline work involves scrambling and serious exposure. Families with small children should look for lower, easier rifugios in Liguria.
Location
44.4955, 8.9543
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Half board
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