About
Rifugio Monte Caucaso sits at 1,701m in the Liguria Apennines, roughly 15km inland from the Ligurian coast. The standard approach is from Passo del Turchino (1,040m), a 3-hour hike northeastward through beech forest. You can also approach from Montebruno to the east in 2.5 hours. The hut works as a hub for ridge walking along the high Ligurian watershed.
The rifugio holds 50 people across mixed dorm and private rooms. It serves hot meals at dinner and packed lunches on request. The kitchen runs year-round, though staffing is lighter outside summer. Water comes from a spring; heating is available in winter. The hut opens spring through autumn with occasional winter weekends depending on snow and staffing.
Book by phone directly with the rifugio. July and August fill 4–6 weeks ahead. May, June, and September are moderately busy but still take walk-ups on weekdays. Winter visits require advance notice to confirm staffing. The hut sits just outside the CAI network but maintains good links with local hiking groups; ask about current conditions and trail maintenance when you call.
The rifugio holds 50 people across mixed dorm and private rooms. It serves hot meals at dinner and packed lunches on request. The kitchen runs year-round, though staffing is lighter outside summer. Water comes from a spring; heating is available in winter. The hut opens spring through autumn with occasional winter weekends depending on snow and staffing.
Book by phone directly with the rifugio. July and August fill 4–6 weeks ahead. May, June, and September are moderately busy but still take walk-ups on weekdays. Winter visits require advance notice to confirm staffing. The hut sits just outside the CAI network but maintains good links with local hiking groups; ask about current conditions and trail maintenance when you call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during summer weekends; weekdays and shoulder season can often accommodate last-minute bookings. Call the hut directly or check rifugio.net for availability.
Most Ligurian rifugios operate June through September as staffed huts; verify exact dates by calling ahead, as snow or staffing can affect shoulder season availability.
Start from Passo del Turchino (1,040m) for a 3-hour hike northeast through beech forest, or from Montebruno to the east in 2.5 hours; both routes gain roughly 650m elevation.
The hut has 50 beds in dorm and private rooms, serves hot dinner and offers packed lunches on request; verify shower facilities when booking, as mountain huts vary widely.
Yes—the approach hikes are moderate (2.5–3 hours, well-marked), and the hut sits at 1,701m without technical climbing, making it good for fit families and hiking beginners who can handle 600m+ elevation gain.
Location
44.4560, 9.2258
HutLists Score
2.9
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Total
- 50
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 347 3011016
- Website
- https://www.altaviadeimontiliguri.it/portale/it/ospview.wp?contentId=OSP2203
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