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About
Rifugio Pian delle Bosse sits at 841m in the Ligurian Apennines, above the Loano valleys. Reach it from Loano in 2.5 hours on foot via waymarked trails through beech and chestnut forest. The hut works as a base for day hikes across the Beigua massif and links to longer ridge walks toward the Ligurian coast. Winter snow rarely settles at this elevation, making it accessible most of the year.
The rifugio has 20 beds across simple rooms. Meals are served daily: expect hearty pasta, local cheeses, and regional Ligurian cooking. A kitchen is available for self-catering. Water and basic supplies are on-site. The hut opens year-round, though staffing varies—call ahead in winter. Dogs are welcome. No shower, but washing facilities are available.
Book directly with the Loano CAI section through cai.it or contact the hut by phone before arriving, especially in weekends and holidays. July and August draw steady weekend traffic, but this hut rarely fills completely. Solo walkers and small groups find beds easily. The nearest town for resupply is Loano, 90 minutes downhill.
The rifugio has 20 beds across simple rooms. Meals are served daily: expect hearty pasta, local cheeses, and regional Ligurian cooking. A kitchen is available for self-catering. Water and basic supplies are on-site. The hut opens year-round, though staffing varies—call ahead in winter. Dogs are welcome. No shower, but washing facilities are available.
Book directly with the Loano CAI section through cai.it or contact the hut by phone before arriving, especially in weekends and holidays. July and August draw steady weekend traffic, but this hut rarely fills completely. Solo walkers and small groups find beds easily. The nearest town for resupply is Loano, 90 minutes downhill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and holidays, especially in summer and autumn; weekdays are usually more flexible. Contact the rifugio directly or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability and reservations.
Open year-round thanks to the low 841m elevation where snow rarely settles; check ahead for any winter closures or reduced staffing in January–February.
Start from Loano and follow waymarked trails through beech and chestnut forest—it's a straightforward 2.5-hour walk gaining around 600m elevation on easy terrain.
The rifugio has 20 simple beds and serves daily meals of hearty pasta and local cheeses; check directly about showers and whether half-board or full-board options are available.
Yes—the easy 2.5-hour approach and low elevation make it ideal for families and hikers new to Alpine huts; it's perfect as a base for day hikes on the Beigua massif.
Location
44.1742, 8.2071
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5.0
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI Club Alpino Italiano Sezione Loano
- Season
- Year-round
Facilities
Breakfast
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Website
- https://www.cailoano.com/rifugio-pian-delle-bosse.html
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