Refuge "Patrick Gambino" ai Gerri di Grammondo

3.9

Rifugio "Patrick Gambino" ai Gerri di Grammondo

Liguria, Italy Write a review

About

Rifugio Patrick Gambino sits at 2,022m on the Gerri di Grammondo plateau in the Ligurian Alps, between the French border and the coastal valleys. Reach it from Monesi di Triora (1,400m) in 3.5–4 hours on foot via the Passo Garezzo trail, or from Colle di Tenda on the Italian-French frontier in 2.5 hours. The hut makes a natural base for ridge walks across the Argentera massif and ascents of Bric Escri (2,603m) and Testa Nera (2,586m). Snow closes the access routes December through April.

The hut holds 80 beds across shared dormitories. Half-board meals focus on simple Italian mountain food. Hot showers and heating are standard. Two staff members run the kitchen year-round. Water comes from the plateau's natural springs. The refuge opens May through October, weather permitting.

Book through CAI Ventimiglia directly or via rifugi.net. July and August weekends fill 6–8 weeks ahead. Phone ahead to confirm snow status on the access paths in May and late October. The hut sits 1.5 hours' walk from the nearest road; plan accordingly if conditions turn poor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book 2–3 weeks ahead during July–August, earlier for weekends; contact the hut directly by phone or email, or use rifugio.net. Winter (December–April) is closed.
Open May through November; snow typically closes access December–April. Best staffing is June–September; shoulder months (May, October, November) may have reduced hours.
From Monesi di Triora (1,400m) allow 3.5–4 hours via Passo Garezzo; from Colle di Tenda on the Italian-French border allow 2.5 hours. The hut sits at 2,022m.
Expect basic mountain hut standards: bunk beds in dorms, communal dinners, packed lunches available, and limited or cold-water washing. Confirm hot showers when you book.
Suitable for fit hikers and mountaineers; the approach is steep and exposed in places, and the ridge walks demand Alpine experience. Not ideal for young children or inexperienced walkers.

Location

43.8477, 7.5023
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This hut takes bookings direct, so beds go to whoever asks first. Tell us your dates and we'll email you when it's time to reserve — with the hut's contact details.

We can't watch this hut's availability — it books direct. Give us your arrival date and we'll email you when it's time to get in touch, with the hut's phone and email.

Independent of the hut and its alpine club. We never book or hold beds — the reminder just tells you when to get in touch, with the hut's own contact details.

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Breakfast Half board Meals served Drinking water

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Hiking Mountaineering

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