Casa Alpina Rifugio Evelina Ostorero
3.9
Piedmont, Italy
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Casa Alpina Rifugio Evelina Ostorero sits at 2,152m in the Gesso valley of the Ligurian Alps, in the province of Cuneo. Access is from the village of Terme di Valdieri, reached by car via the Gesso valley road. The approach takes 2.5 hours on foot from the parking area at Pian della Casa (1,520m), following a well-marked trail through meadow and larch forest. The hut makes an excellent base for day walks to nearby peaks and ridge traverses, or an overnight stop on longer valley-to-valley routes through the southern Piedmont Alps.
The rifugio has 40 beds split across multiple rooms. Half-board and full-board meals are available, with straightforward mountain food—pasta, polenta, grilled meats, local cheeses. The kitchen is reliable. There are hot showers and a small terrace. The hut operates year-round, though heavy snow can make winter access difficult; call ahead in December and January. Mobile signal is weak but present.
Book directly with the hut by phone (+39 0171 97216) or email. July and August are crowded; book 4-6 weeks ahead for summer weekends. Spring (May–June) and early autumn (September) are quieter and offer better weather for high-altitude hiking. Winter visits require confirmation of access conditions.
The rifugio has 40 beds split across multiple rooms. Half-board and full-board meals are available, with straightforward mountain food—pasta, polenta, grilled meats, local cheeses. The kitchen is reliable. There are hot showers and a small terrace. The hut operates year-round, though heavy snow can make winter access difficult; call ahead in December and January. Mobile signal is weak but present.
Book directly with the hut by phone (+39 0171 97216) or email. July and August are crowded; book 4-6 weeks ahead for summer weekends. Spring (May–June) and early autumn (September) are quieter and offer better weather for high-altitude hiking. Winter visits require confirmation of access conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August); weekends fill quickly. Contact the hut directly by phone or email, or use rifugio.net and cai.it for availability and reservations.
Typically open June through September; confirm exact dates before travel as spring and autumn weekends may have limited staffing. Check the hut's website or call ahead.
Drive to Terme di Valdieri via the Gesso valley road, then park at Pian della Casa (1,520m); the walk takes 2.5 hours on a well-marked trail through meadow and larch forest to reach the hut at 2,152m.
Expect half-board or full-board options with hearty mountain meals; hot showers and basic bunk beds in shared dorms are standard. Confirm specific amenities and menu when booking.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach is moderate and well-marked, making it accessible to families and hill-walkers; it's ideal as an overnight base for day hikes rather than a technical mountaineering hub.
Location
45.0375, 7.2465
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3.9
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