Refuge de la Tour d'Anzeindaz
1.7
1,879m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Rifugio della Torre d'Anzeindaz sits at 1,879m on the border between Piedmont and Liguria, above the Val d'Anzeindaz. You reach it from the village of Triora in about 2.5 hours via a well-marked mule track through beech and chestnut forest. The approach is steady rather than steep, making it accessible to most hikers in decent shape. Summer hikers also use this hut as a base for day walks into the Maritime Alps.
The rifugio is small and simple, with around 30 beds in basic dormitory rooms and a few doubles. Half-board (breakfast and dinner) is available year-round; food is straightforward mountain cooking rather than elaborate. There's no electricity, so the hut relies on a generator that runs specific hours. Water comes from a spring. The building itself dates back generations and has been owned and run by the same family for decades. Open year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions and the owner's availability.
Book directly with the keeper: ring ahead to check availability and confirm they're present, especially outside July and August. The hut is rarely crowded except during major holidays. Weekends in September and October can fill with Italian hikers. There's a small shop selling basic supplies, but bring anything you might need beyond staples.
The rifugio is small and simple, with around 30 beds in basic dormitory rooms and a few doubles. Half-board (breakfast and dinner) is available year-round; food is straightforward mountain cooking rather than elaborate. There's no electricity, so the hut relies on a generator that runs specific hours. Water comes from a spring. The building itself dates back generations and has been owned and run by the same family for decades. Open year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions and the owner's availability.
Book directly with the keeper: ring ahead to check availability and confirm they're present, especially outside July and August. The hut is rarely crowded except during major holidays. Weekends in September and October can fill with Italian hikers. There's a small shop selling basic supplies, but bring anything you might need beyond staples.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead during July–August; contact the hut directly by phone or email, or use rifugio.net. Outside peak season, a few days' notice is usually enough.
Open year-round, but reliably staffed June through September; check conditions before visiting in winter or shoulder seasons.
Start from Triora village and follow the well-marked mule track through beech and chestnut forest—about 2.5 hours with steady, manageable elevation gain.
Around 30 beds in basic dormitory rooms; expect simple meals (dinner and breakfast) rather than hot showers or private rooms.
Yes—the approach is steady rather than steep and accessible to most fit hikers; it's also good for families doing day walks in the Maritime Alps.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- FFCAM
- Season
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- Total
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- https://www.anzeindaz.ch/