Alpe Infernet
1.4
1,990m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Alpe Infernet sits at 1,990m on the border between Piedmont and Liguria, in the Maritime Alps south of Cuneo. Reach it from the village of Prazzo (600m) via the Gesso valley—a steady 4–5 hour climb through beech and larch forest. The trail is well-marked and non-technical. From the hut you can push higher into the surrounding peaks, including Punta Marguareis (2,651m) to the east and Monte Frontè (2,151m) to the south. Winter access is possible but avalanche terrain demands caution.
The rifugio operates year-round and sleeps around 40 in a mix of dormitory and small private rooms. It serves hot meals at dinner and packed lunches on request. Water comes from mountain springs. The hut has no shower but basic washing facilities are available. Mobile signal is unreliable. It's staffed continuously, though winter numbers drop sharply. This is genuine mountain accommodation—functional, not fancy.
Book directly with the hut or through the CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) sections in Cuneo or Turin. July and August weekends fill fast; book 4–6 weeks ahead for those dates. June and September are quieter. Winter bookings need advance notice to confirm staffing. The hut sits on classic Piedmont-Liguria crossing routes, so expect company during peak season if you're doing multi-day traverses.
The rifugio operates year-round and sleeps around 40 in a mix of dormitory and small private rooms. It serves hot meals at dinner and packed lunches on request. Water comes from mountain springs. The hut has no shower but basic washing facilities are available. Mobile signal is unreliable. It's staffed continuously, though winter numbers drop sharply. This is genuine mountain accommodation—functional, not fancy.
Book directly with the hut or through the CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) sections in Cuneo or Turin. July and August weekends fill fast; book 4–6 weeks ahead for those dates. June and September are quieter. Winter bookings need advance notice to confirm staffing. The hut sits on classic Piedmont-Liguria crossing routes, so expect company during peak season if you're doing multi-day traverses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends during July–September; weekdays have more availability. Contact the hut directly or use rifugio.net and cai.it for reservations.
Open June to September with full staffing; winter weekends possible but dependent on snow conditions and avalanche stability—contact ahead if considering winter.
Start from Prazzo village (600m) in the Gesso valley; the well-marked trail climbs 4–5 hours through beech and larch forest to the hut at 1,990m—non-technical but steady.
Expect a full rifugio with dinner, breakfast, and packed lunches available; dormitory and private rooms typically provided, though showers may be cold water or limited—confirm when booking.
Good for fit families and hill hikers with the steady 4–5 hour approach; mountaineering options like Punta Marguareis (2,651m) require scrambling skills and experience.
Quick Facts
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Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
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Drinking water
Contact & Booking
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