Refuge Paù
1.3Rifugio Paù
Liguria, Italy
About
Rifugio Paù sits at 2,533m in the Ligurian Alps, on the border between Liguria and Piedmont. Reach it from Colle di Nava (2,135m) in 2–2.5 hours via well-marked trail, or approach from the Val Pesio side in Piedmont, which takes 3–3.5 hours. The hut works as a base for ascents of Punta Marguareis (2,651m) and Monte Galera (2,578m), both reached in 45 minutes to 1 hour.
The rifugio has 20 beds across shared rooms. It serves dinner and breakfast; bring your own lunch or buy packed meals. Water comes from a spring; the hut has gas heating and no electricity. The season runs from May to October, though Easter weekends sometimes open it earlier. Staff manage the hut daily during the season. Toilets are outside.
Book 3–4 weeks ahead for weekends in July and August. Contact the rifugio directly by phone or email—check rifugio-pau.it or ring ahead before you leave for the valley. July and August fill fast; June and September offer better availability. The hut does not accept credit cards, so bring cash or arrange payment in advance.
The rifugio has 20 beds across shared rooms. It serves dinner and breakfast; bring your own lunch or buy packed meals. Water comes from a spring; the hut has gas heating and no electricity. The season runs from May to October, though Easter weekends sometimes open it earlier. Staff manage the hut daily during the season. Toilets are outside.
Book 3–4 weeks ahead for weekends in July and August. Contact the rifugio directly by phone or email—check rifugio-pau.it or ring ahead before you leave for the valley. July and August fill fast; June and September offer better availability. The hut does not accept credit cards, so bring cash or arrange payment in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August; weekday visits outside peak season need less notice. Contact the hut directly or use rifugio.net.
Most Ligurian Alpine huts operate June through September; confirm exact dates with the rifugio, as shoulder seasons vary year to year.
From Colle di Nava (2,135m) via marked trail takes 2–2.5 hours; from Val Pesio in Piedmont takes 3–3.5 hours. Both routes are straightforward hiking, no technical scrambling needed.
20 beds in shared rooms, dinner and breakfast included, water available on-site. Bring your own lunch or buy packed meals; showers may be limited—ask when booking.
Yes for strong hikers: the approach trails are non-technical and well-marked, but the 2–2.5 hour climb gains 400m elevation—suit families with hill experience. The hut is ideal for mountaineering training on Punta Marguareis and Monte Galera.
Quick Facts
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- Total
- 20
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website