Casa Alpina "Fornetti"

Casa Alpina Fornetti sits at 2,167m on the slopes of Punta Fourà in the Cottian Alps, above the Val Pellice in Piedmont. Reach it from Pinasca in about 4 hours via the Traversata del Pian della Mussa. The route climbs steadily through beech forest then opens onto high pasture. From Bobbio Pellice village you can also approach via Rifugio Ostanetta in roughly 5 hours. The hut works well as a base for ascents of Punta Fourà (2,621m) or as a waypoint on longer traverses linking the Val Pellice to the Pian della Mussa.

The hut has 40 beds split across dormitories and a handful of private rooms. Half-board is standard: dinner and breakfast included. The kitchen serves mountain food—hearty pasta, stews, local cheese. There's no shower, but washing facilities exist. The hut runs year-round but is most reliable from June through September; winter visits require advance notice. Staff speak Italian and basic English.

Book through rifugio.net or contact CAI Pinasca directly. July and August weekends fill weeks ahead—aim for 3-4 weeks minimum in summer. Mid-week availability is usually better. The hut prefers advance reservations but takes walk-ins on quieter days. Bring cash; card payments are possible but not guaranteed. Half-board costs roughly €50–55 per person.