Alpe Artignaga
4.0
Piedmont, Italy
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Alpe Artignaga sits at 1,822m in the Biellese Alps, a quiet corner of Piedmont's eastern ranges. Reach it from Mosso in roughly 2.5 hours on foot, following marked paths through mixed woodland that open to alpine pasture. The hut works as a base for ridge walks across the Cervo massif and approaches to peaks under 2,500m.
The rifugio has around 40 beds split between a main dormitory and smaller rooms. Meals are simple and hearty—expect pasta, polenta, and local cheese. There's no shower, but water is reliable. The hut stays open year-round, though staffing varies in winter; check ahead if you're going November through March. The CAI manages it with local knowledge and maintains good working relationships with valley communities.
Book directly with CAI di Mosso or through rifugi.it. July and August fill fast—reserve 4 to 6 weeks ahead. Off-season (May, June, September, October) has far fewer crowds. Phone ahead in winter to confirm someone is there.
The rifugio has around 40 beds split between a main dormitory and smaller rooms. Meals are simple and hearty—expect pasta, polenta, and local cheese. There's no shower, but water is reliable. The hut stays open year-round, though staffing varies in winter; check ahead if you're going November through March. The CAI manages it with local knowledge and maintains good working relationships with valley communities.
Book directly with CAI di Mosso or through rifugi.it. July and August fill fast—reserve 4 to 6 weeks ahead. Off-season (May, June, September, October) has far fewer crowds. Phone ahead in winter to confirm someone is there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for summer weekends; weekdays are more flexible. Contact the rifugio directly or use rifugio.net and cai.it for availability and reservations.
Open June through September; staffed during this period. Check ahead before shoulder months (May, October) as hours vary.
Start from Mosso and follow marked paths through woodland to alpine pasture in 2.5 hours; well-signposted throughout.
40 beds in a dormitory plus smaller rooms; meals are simple (pasta, polenta, local cheese). No shower, but washbasins available.
Good for family groups and hiking beginners—the 2.5-hour approach is moderate and well-marked, and ridge walks from the hut suit mixed abilities. Not ideal for technical mountaineering.
Location
45.6829, 8.0317
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4.0
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI CAI di Mosso
- Total
- 40
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Breakfast
Half board
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