About
Rifugio Ventarola sits at 1,730m on the border between Liguria and Piedmont, in the Maritime Alps. Reach it from the village of Colle di Nava (1,268m) in about 2.5 hours on foot. The trail climbs steadily through beech and pine forest, gaining 460m elevation. In summer, you can also approach from the Tanaro Valley side. Winter access is unreliable due to snow.
The hut sleeps 40 people in mixed and family rooms. Half-board meals feature local Ligurian cooking—pasta, polenta, and mountain cheeses. A wood stove heats the dining room. Basic hot showers are available. The rifugio operates year-round but staff presence is limited November to March. Confirm ahead if visiting outside peak season. Dogs are welcome.
Call ahead to book, especially for weekends and July-August. A full half-board booking gives you dinner, bed, and breakfast. The hut is popular with day-hikers from the Piedmont side, so midday crowds are common but overnight guests have it quiet. Arrive by mid-afternoon to secure a bed and join dinner service.
The hut sleeps 40 people in mixed and family rooms. Half-board meals feature local Ligurian cooking—pasta, polenta, and mountain cheeses. A wood stove heats the dining room. Basic hot showers are available. The rifugio operates year-round but staff presence is limited November to March. Confirm ahead if visiting outside peak season. Dogs are welcome.
Call ahead to book, especially for weekends and July-August. A full half-board booking gives you dinner, bed, and breakfast. The hut is popular with day-hikers from the Piedmont side, so midday crowds are common but overnight guests have it quiet. Arrive by mid-afternoon to secure a bed and join dinner service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during summer weekends; weekdays are more flexible. Call directly or check rifugio.net for availability.
Staffed in summer months (typically June–September); winter access is unreliable due to snow, so confirm before visiting outside summer.
From Colle di Nava (1,268m), it's 2.5 hours on foot, gaining 460m elevation through beech and pine forest; summer access from the Tanaro Valley side is also available.
Half-board meals feature local Ligurian cooking (pasta, polenta, mountain cheeses); 40 beds in mixed and family rooms with standard Alpine hut facilities.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach from Colle di Nava is steady but manageable for fit beginners, and family rooms are available; it's ideal for hiking but not technical climbing.
Location
44.4624, 9.3141
HutLists Score
2.7
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Quick Facts
- Total
- 40
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0185 86788;+39 340 8307793
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