Alpe Nuovo
4.1About
Alpe Nuovo sits at 1,205m on the western flank of Monte Rosa, in the Baveno district of Piedmont. Reach it from Baveno village by hiking 2 hours through beech and larch forest on marked trails. The hut serves as a base for approaches to higher Alpine passes and ridgelines in the Monte Rosa massif. Day walkers also use it as a lunch stop on circuit routes from the Sempione Pass area.
The hut holds 13 beds across small dorm rooms and has basic facilities: water from a spring, wood-fired heating, and simple home-cooked meals prepared by the guardian. The season runs from spring through autumn, though dates depend on snow and guardian availability—email ahead to confirm. Half-board (bed and evening meal) is standard. The kitchen is basic but functional. No electricity or mobile signal reach the hut, which keeps it quiet but means you cannot charge devices.
Book through the CAI Baveno section directly. Contact the guardian at the hut for availability and specific opening dates, or check with the Baveno CAI office in advance. July and August fill quickly—contact at least 6 weeks ahead for summer dates. The hut is small and fills with local hikers on weekends, so aim for weekdays outside peak season if you want guaranteed beds.
The hut holds 13 beds across small dorm rooms and has basic facilities: water from a spring, wood-fired heating, and simple home-cooked meals prepared by the guardian. The season runs from spring through autumn, though dates depend on snow and guardian availability—email ahead to confirm. Half-board (bed and evening meal) is standard. The kitchen is basic but functional. No electricity or mobile signal reach the hut, which keeps it quiet but means you cannot charge devices.
Book through the CAI Baveno section directly. Contact the guardian at the hut for availability and specific opening dates, or check with the Baveno CAI office in advance. July and August fill quickly—contact at least 6 weeks ahead for summer dates. The hut is small and fills with local hikers on weekends, so aim for weekdays outside peak season if you want guaranteed beds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends and peak summer (July-August), especially since the hut has only 13 beds. Contact via rifugio.net or the local CAI section for Piedmont.
Typically open June through September, weather-dependent. Call ahead in shoulder months to confirm staffing, as this is a small, basic hut.
Start from Baveno village and follow marked trails through beech and larch forest; the hike is about 2 hours. The hut sits at 1,205m on Monte Rosa's western flank.
13 beds in small dorms, basic amenities with spring water and wood-fired heating. Bring a sleeping bag; hot meals depend on the current warden—confirm when booking.
Yes for families and moderate hikers: the 2-hour approach from Baveno is straightforward and well-marked. It's a good acclimatization base before tackling higher Monte Rosa routes.
Location
45.8941, 8.4561
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI Club Alpino Italiano Sezione di Baveno
- Total
- 13
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Website
- http://www.caibaveno.it/rifugio-alpe-nuovo.html
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