Refuge Monte Grai - Silvio Lepanto
4.3Rifugio Monte Grai - Silvio Lepanto
About
Rifugio Monte Grai sits at 1,920m on the western ridge of Monte Grai, in Liguria's Maritime Alps near the French border. Reach it from Monesi di Triora in about 2.5 hours, following marked trails through beech forest and alpine meadow. The hut also serves mountaineers tackling nearby peaks and offers a natural rest point on longer ridge traverses toward Monte Saccarello.
The refuge has 40 beds split across dormitory rooms. Meals are simple and hearty—expect pasta, soup, and local mountain fare. The kitchen provides hot water for your own food if needed. Water runs from a spring nearby. The hut operates year-round but staffing is seasonal; check ahead for winter visits. Facilities are basic: no electricity, no heating beyond a wood stove, no showers.
Book through CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) via cai.it or contact CAI Ventimiglia directly. July and August fill weekends 4–6 weeks ahead. Winter weekends need 10 days' notice minimum. The hut manager prefers phone calls over email for availability checks and meal reservations.
The refuge has 40 beds split across dormitory rooms. Meals are simple and hearty—expect pasta, soup, and local mountain fare. The kitchen provides hot water for your own food if needed. Water runs from a spring nearby. The hut operates year-round but staffing is seasonal; check ahead for winter visits. Facilities are basic: no electricity, no heating beyond a wood stove, no showers.
Book through CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) via cai.it or contact CAI Ventimiglia directly. July and August fill weekends 4–6 weeks ahead. Winter weekends need 10 days' notice minimum. The hut manager prefers phone calls over email for availability checks and meal reservations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially July-August; weekdays are more flexible. Reserve through rifugio.net or contact the hut directly—check cai.it for contact details and current booking policies.
Open June through September with full staffing; it may close or operate seasonally outside this window, so confirm current dates before planning.
Start from Monesi di Triora and allow 2.5 hours on marked trails through beech forest and alpine meadow; the route is demanding with significant elevation gain.
40 beds in dormitory rooms, simple hearty meals (pasta, soup, local mountain food), and basic amenities; confirm shower availability when booking.
No—the demanding access and high elevation (1,920m) make it best for experienced hikers and mountaineers doing ridge traverses or peak ascents.
Location
43.9968, 7.6737
HutLists Score
4.3
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI CAI Ventimiglia
- Total
- 40
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
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