About
Rifugio Quattro Province sits at 1,615m on the watershed between Liguria, Piedmont, Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. The hut is accessible from the Passo dei Giovi (1,531m) on the main ridge trail in 45 minutes, or from Torriglia in the Bisagno Valley in around 3 hours. Most hikers approach via the GTA (Grande Traversata delle Alpi) or local ridge paths that connect to the Ligurian coast trails.
The rifugio operates year-round and sleeps 60 across dormitory and small private rooms. Half-board and full-board meals are available, with simple but solid mountain cooking. The kitchen serves hikers at breakfast and dinner; packed lunches can be ordered the night before. Water comes from a reliable spring. There's a small bar with hot drinks and snacks. Toilets are outside. Winter closures depend on snow conditions—call ahead if you're visiting November to March.
Book directly by phone or email rather than through rifugio.net, as the hut sometimes runs at irregular hours during shoulder seasons. July and August require 2–3 weeks' notice. The hut is popular with ridge walkers and weekend parties from the Ligurian cities, so avoid Sundays and Italian public holidays if you want a quieter experience. The management is straightforward and responsive to written enquiries sent a month in advance.
The rifugio operates year-round and sleeps 60 across dormitory and small private rooms. Half-board and full-board meals are available, with simple but solid mountain cooking. The kitchen serves hikers at breakfast and dinner; packed lunches can be ordered the night before. Water comes from a reliable spring. There's a small bar with hot drinks and snacks. Toilets are outside. Winter closures depend on snow conditions—call ahead if you're visiting November to March.
Book directly by phone or email rather than through rifugio.net, as the hut sometimes runs at irregular hours during shoulder seasons. July and August require 2–3 weeks' notice. The hut is popular with ridge walkers and weekend parties from the Ligurian cities, so avoid Sundays and Italian public holidays if you want a quieter experience. The management is straightforward and responsive to written enquiries sent a month in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during summer peak season, earlier if you're going in July-August. Call them directly on their phone number listed on rifugio.net or cai.it.
It's staffed year-round, but fully operational for hikers during summer months (roughly June-September); call ahead if visiting outside peak season to confirm availability.
From Passo dei Giovi (1,531m) via the ridge trail: 45 minutes. From Torriglia in the Bisagno Valley: around 3 hours. Most access it via GTA or local ridge paths connecting to Ligurian coast trails.
It sleeps 60 in dormitory and small private rooms, and offers half-board and full-board meals. Confirm shower availability when booking.
Yes—the 45-minute approach from Passo dei Giovi is manageable for most hikers, and it works well as a base for ridge walking. Families should be comfortable with mountain terrain at 1,615m.
Location
44.6759, 9.1961
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