About
Rifugio Monte Dego sits at 1,676m on the Ligurian side of the Maritimes, in the Beigua Geopark between Genoa and the French border. Reach it from Sassello in 2.5 hours via the steep mule track up Val Perosella, or from Passo del Turchino (1,554m) in 1.5 hours on waymarked paths. The approach from Sassello offers the more direct route and passes through beech and chestnut forest. Most hikers use Monte Dego as a basecamp for ridge traverses eastward to Punta Martin (1,917m) and westward toward the Ligurian watershed.
The rifugio operates year-round and sleeps 40 in simple dormitory rooms. Half-board is available; the kitchen serves filling pasta and local Ligurian dishes. Water supply is reliable. The hut has heating, but bring a sleeping bag year-round—spring and autumn nights get cold at this elevation. Shower facilities are basic. Mobile signal is patchy but present on most networks. The hut is managed by CAI Genoa and volunteers, so service can be casual.
Book directly by phone or email at least two weeks ahead. August and weekends in July are consistently full. The hut closes in severe weather. Winter visits require advance notice—the road up from Sassello is often impassable above 1,200m from December to March. Pay cash or arrange transfers by calling ahead if arriving without a reservation.
The rifugio operates year-round and sleeps 40 in simple dormitory rooms. Half-board is available; the kitchen serves filling pasta and local Ligurian dishes. Water supply is reliable. The hut has heating, but bring a sleeping bag year-round—spring and autumn nights get cold at this elevation. Shower facilities are basic. Mobile signal is patchy but present on most networks. The hut is managed by CAI Genoa and volunteers, so service can be casual.
Book directly by phone or email at least two weeks ahead. August and weekends in July are consistently full. The hut closes in severe weather. Winter visits require advance notice—the road up from Sassello is often impassable above 1,200m from December to March. Pay cash or arrange transfers by calling ahead if arriving without a reservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during July–August; weekends fill quickly year-round. Contact the rifugio directly or check rifugi.net for availability.
Open March through November, staffed daily during peak season (June–September) and weekends only in shoulder months; confirm before visiting in March, April, or November.
From Sassello: 2.5 hours via the steep mule track up Val Perosella through beech and chestnut forest; from Passo del Turchino (1,554m): 1.5 hours on waymarked paths. Sassello is the more direct approach.
Expect dorm beds, simple meals (dinner and breakfast), and basic running water; showers may not be available or are limited—typical for rifugi at 1,676m in the Maritimes.
Not ideal for beginners: the Sassello approach is steep and exposed. Better suited to fit hikers comfortable with rocky terrain; families with older children (10+) and Alpine experience can manage it in good conditions.
Location
44.5848, 9.3663
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