About
Rifugio Margherita sits at 1,534m in the Ligurian Apennines, roughly 90 minutes' walk from Passo del Turchino (1,551m). The approach works from either direction along the ridge route: from Genoa side via Creto or from Alessandria side via Gorreto. The hut anchors the high Ligurian-Piedmont divide and connects easily to multi-day ridge traverses running north toward the higher peaks or south toward the Mediterranean-facing slopes.
The hut holds 80 beds across several rooms. Meals are substantial and focus on local mountain cuisine; half-board is standard and worth taking. Water comes from a reliable source. The building stays open year-round, though staffing is reduced November through March—contact ahead if visiting winter. Showers work. The kitchen can handle specific diets if you mention them when booking.
Book through CAI Rapallo directly or via rifugio.net. Summer weekends fill 2–3 weeks ahead. July and August need 4–6 weeks' notice. Weekdays outside July–August rarely require advance booking. Email queries get answers within 24 hours. The hut prefers direct contact over automated systems, so call or email rather than relying on web forms.
The hut holds 80 beds across several rooms. Meals are substantial and focus on local mountain cuisine; half-board is standard and worth taking. Water comes from a reliable source. The building stays open year-round, though staffing is reduced November through March—contact ahead if visiting winter. Showers work. The kitchen can handle specific diets if you mention them when booking.
Book through CAI Rapallo directly or via rifugio.net. Summer weekends fill 2–3 weeks ahead. July and August need 4–6 weeks' notice. Weekdays outside July–August rarely require advance booking. Email queries get answers within 24 hours. The hut prefers direct contact over automated systems, so call or email rather than relying on web forms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially July–August; weekdays are more flexible. Contact the hut directly or check rifugio.net for availability.
Typically open June through September; confirm exact dates before traveling, as spring and autumn staffing varies.
From Passo del Turchino (1,551m), it's a 90-minute walk along the ridge; approach from either the Genoa side via Creto or the Alessandria side via Gorreto depending on your route.
80 beds in shared rooms, substantial dinners and breakfasts included with overnight stays, and basic facilities typical of Ligurian rifugi—no hot showers, so expect washbasins.
Yes for day-hikers on the Passo del Turchino approach; the ridge route is well-trodden but exposed, so it suits hikers comfortable with ridgeline terrain and some scrambling.
Location
44.3875, 9.2351
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2.9
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