Foresteria della Certosa
3.4
Piedmont, Italy
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About
Foresteria della Certosa sits at 620m in the Certosa di Pesio valley near Chiusa Pesio in Piedmont. The hut serves as a base for day hikes and multi-day treks across the Maritime Alps. Reach it by car from Cuneo (45km south) via the Pesio valley road, or on foot via valley trails from Chiusa Pesio village (roughly 90 minutes). The approach is straightforward—no technical climbing required.
The facility is modest and mountain-focused. It sleeps around 30 people in shared rooms and offers meals in a simple dining room. Full board (bed, breakfast, lunch, packed dinner) is available daily. The hut stocks basic supplies but bring your own toiletries. Winter access depends on snow conditions; call ahead November to March. The attached Carthusian monastery adds historical context but doesn't shape the hiking experience.
Book direct by phone or email well ahead if visiting July–August weekends, when the hut fills with families and local hikers. Spring and autumn see fewer crowds. The hut responds reliably to email but phone contact is faster for availability checks. Pay in cash or by bank transfer before arrival.
The facility is modest and mountain-focused. It sleeps around 30 people in shared rooms and offers meals in a simple dining room. Full board (bed, breakfast, lunch, packed dinner) is available daily. The hut stocks basic supplies but bring your own toiletries. Winter access depends on snow conditions; call ahead November to March. The attached Carthusian monastery adds historical context but doesn't shape the hiking experience.
Book direct by phone or email well ahead if visiting July–August weekends, when the hut fills with families and local hikers. Spring and autumn see fewer crowds. The hut responds reliably to email but phone contact is faster for availability checks. Pay in cash or by bank transfer before arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during summer weekends; off-season mid-week visits need less notice. Call the hut directly using the phone contact available, or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability and online booking options.
Most Italian Alpine huts at 620m operate April through October with full staffing; winter opening depends on snow and demand. Confirm current hours directly by phone before planning a winter visit.
Drive from Cuneo (45km south) up the Pesio valley road to the hut, or hike from Chiusa Pesio village in roughly 90 minutes via valley trails with no technical sections—ideal for any fitness level.
Foresteria della Certosa provides meals (confirm menu options when booking) and sleeps around 30 people in shared rooms; facilities are basic and mountain-focused. Ask about shower/washroom facilities when you call.
Yes—the low altitude (620m), straightforward valley approach, and day-hike focus make it ideal for families and beginners; the 90-minute walk from the village has no exposure or scrambling.
Location
45.0953, 7.1906
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Quick Facts
- Season
- May-Oct 10:00-18:00
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Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0122 47064
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