Moderate
About
Rifugio Giovanni Mariotti sits at 1,508m in the Liguria Apennines, overlooking the Taro River valley. Reach it from Ferriere in 2.5 hours via the Valle dei Mulini trail, or from Passo del Pellegrino (1,735m) in 1.5 hours. The approach is steady but straightforward, gaining 500m from the valley floor. Most hikers use this rifugio as a base for exploring the southern Apennine ridges rather than a transit point on longer routes.
The hut holds 42 beds across a mix of doubles and larger dormitories. Hot meals are available in the evening; breakfast and packed lunches on request. Water comes from a spring, and the kitchen equipment is basic but functional. Staffing and meal service depend on season—expect full operation May through September, with weekends only from October through April. The hut sits in a clearing with limited weather protection, so wind can be significant in autumn and spring.
Book through CAI Sezione Parma or directly by phone well ahead for July and August. Call at least a week in advance for smaller groups. The rifugio closes entirely from late October through April in most years, though dates shift based on snow cover and staffing availability. Confirm opening status before your trip. Payment is cash preferred; mobile signal is unreliable.
The hut holds 42 beds across a mix of doubles and larger dormitories. Hot meals are available in the evening; breakfast and packed lunches on request. Water comes from a spring, and the kitchen equipment is basic but functional. Staffing and meal service depend on season—expect full operation May through September, with weekends only from October through April. The hut sits in a clearing with limited weather protection, so wind can be significant in autumn and spring.
Book through CAI Sezione Parma or directly by phone well ahead for July and August. Call at least a week in advance for smaller groups. The rifugio closes entirely from late October through April in most years, though dates shift based on snow cover and staffing availability. Confirm opening status before your trip. Payment is cash preferred; mobile signal is unreliable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and peak season (June–September); weekdays outside summer are usually flexible. Contact the rifugio directly or use rifugi.net for availability.
Open year-round with full staffing April through October; winter opening depends on snow and staffing, so check ahead if visiting November–March.
From Ferriere, take the Valle dei Mulini trail for 2.5 hours gaining 500m; from Passo del Pellegrino, it's 1.5 hours. Both routes are steady but not technical.
42 beds in doubles and dorm rooms, full meals (breakfast, packed lunch, dinner), and basic facilities; showers are typically available but may have limited hot water in shoulder season.
Yes—the approach is straightforward with steady gradients and no scrambling. It's ideal as a base hut for exploring the southern Apennine ridges rather than a multi-day traverse point.
Location
44.4039, 10.0054
HutLists Score
5.0
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Based on facilities, access, and how reliably the hut is open.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI Club Alpino Italiano Sezione di Parma
- Total
- 42
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
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