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Capanna Legnano sits at 1,287m in the Ligurian Apennines, on the border between Piedmont and Liguria. Reach it from Passo del Turchino (1,435m) in 45 minutes on foot, or from the village of Sant'Olcese in the Polcevera valley in roughly 2 hours. The hut lies on the main ridge trail connecting the Ligurian coast to the Po valley—a classic low-altitude crossing used by serious walkers linking the Mediterranean to the Alps.
The hut offers 40 beds across small dormitories and a handful of private rooms. Meals are simple and substantial: fresh pasta, local cheeses, and Ligurian specialties like focaccia. The kitchen serves dinner and breakfast year-round. Water comes from the mountain spring. There is no electricity beyond basic lighting, and no shower. The hut operates as a simple mountain refuge, not a hotel. It functions year-round, though winter visits require checking conditions in advance due to snow and icing on the ridge.
Book direct with the hut by phone or email. Weekends fill quickly during spring and autumn when the ridge trail is busy with walkers doing multi-day traverses. Summer is also crowded. Winter months offer solitude but require a written reservation and confirmation of opening. The hut is managed by CAI and staffed by volunteers—expect a genuine mountain experience, not commercial comfort.
The hut offers 40 beds across small dormitories and a handful of private rooms. Meals are simple and substantial: fresh pasta, local cheeses, and Ligurian specialties like focaccia. The kitchen serves dinner and breakfast year-round. Water comes from the mountain spring. There is no electricity beyond basic lighting, and no shower. The hut operates as a simple mountain refuge, not a hotel. It functions year-round, though winter visits require checking conditions in advance due to snow and icing on the ridge.
Book direct with the hut by phone or email. Weekends fill quickly during spring and autumn when the ridge trail is busy with walkers doing multi-day traverses. Summer is also crowded. Winter months offer solitude but require a written reservation and confirmation of opening. The hut is managed by CAI and staffed by volunteers—expect a genuine mountain experience, not commercial comfort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and peak season (May–September); weekdays usually have availability. Contact via rifugi.net or directly through CAI for current rates and availability.
Open year-round with varying staffing; peak season runs May through September with daily service. Check rifugi.net or cai.it before visiting outside peak months, as winter weekday access may be limited.
From Passo del Turchino: 45 minutes on foot. From Sant'Olcese village in the Polcevera valley: roughly 2 hours. Both routes are well-marked; the hut sits on the main ridge trail between the Ligurian coast and Po valley.
40 beds in small dormitories and a few private rooms; expect basic Alpine hut standard with communal meals served at set times and washroom facilities. Confirm shower availability when booking.
Yes—the 45-minute approach from Passo del Turchino is gentle and ideal for families; the 2-hour route from Sant'Olcese works for fit walkers with moderate experience. Not suitable for very young children or those with no hiking background.
Location
45.9634, 8.3807
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4.1
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