About
Rifugio Pian dei Corsi sits at 1,430m in the Ligurian Apennines, on the watershed between the Aveto and Trebbia valleys. The approach takes 2.5 hours from Fontanavecchia, climbing through beech and fir forest on well-marked paths. Most hikers arrive via the ridgeline trail from Passo della Scoglina (2 hours from there). The location works as a stage point on longer traverses of the watershed ridge, or as a base for day walks into the surrounding valleys.
The rifugio has 28 beds split across simple shared rooms. The kitchen provides dinner and breakfast; bring your own lunch or buy supplies at the hut. There's no shower, but water is abundant. The hut opens year-round, though snow can make access difficult December to March—check conditions before visiting. The keeper maintains the hut alone, so the atmosphere is quiet and straightforward. Cell signal is patchy.
Book directly with the keeper by phone at least a week ahead, especially weekends. July and August see steady weekend traffic from Liguria's coastal towns. The hut is affiliated with CAI Genova. The nearest resupply is Fontanavecchia (1.5 hours downhill). Come prepared for basic conditions and self-sufficiency; this is working mountain shelter, not a tourist lodge.
The rifugio has 28 beds split across simple shared rooms. The kitchen provides dinner and breakfast; bring your own lunch or buy supplies at the hut. There's no shower, but water is abundant. The hut opens year-round, though snow can make access difficult December to March—check conditions before visiting. The keeper maintains the hut alone, so the atmosphere is quiet and straightforward. Cell signal is patchy.
Book directly with the keeper by phone at least a week ahead, especially weekends. July and August see steady weekend traffic from Liguria's coastal towns. The hut is affiliated with CAI Genova. The nearest resupply is Fontanavecchia (1.5 hours downhill). Come prepared for basic conditions and self-sufficiency; this is working mountain shelter, not a tourist lodge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends and July-August; weekdays outside peak season often have availability same week. Contact the rifugio directly or use rifugio.net and cai.it for reservations.
Typically open June through September; confirm exact dates with the rifugio as Ligurian huts may have variable shoulder-season hours. Staff the hut year-round only during peak summer weeks.
The main approach is 2 hours from Passo della Scoglina via the ridgeline trail, or 2.5 hours from Fontanavecchia through beech and fir forest on well-marked paths. Both routes climb steadily to 1,430m with no technical difficulty.
28 beds in shared rooms, meals (half or full board available), and basic washroom facilities with cold water; hot showers may be limited so ask when booking. Kitchen facilities for self-catering guests are usually not available.
Yes—the approach trails are well-marked and non-technical, making it suitable for fit hikers with basic Alpine experience and children aged 10+. It works well as a stage hut for multi-day ridge traverses rather than a challenging destination.
Location
44.2404, 8.2721
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