About
Rifugio Alfredo Talarico sits at 1,980m on the slopes of Passo del Turchino in the Ligurian Apennines, on the border between Liguria and Piedmont. The hut is 4–5 hours' walk from Passo del Turchino (1,055m) via the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri. You can also approach from the Orba Valley on a steeper 3-hour route. Both paths are well-marked and straightforward.
The rifugio is a working mountain hut with 40 beds in dormitory rooms. The kitchen serves simple, hearty meals; half-board and full-board are available, and they will pack lunches for onward hikes. Water is reliable. The hut runs year-round but gets few visitors outside June to September. It functions as a base for ridge walking on the Alta Via and day walks into the surrounding beech and chestnut forest.
Book direct by email or phone. Summer weekends—especially July and August—fill up fast; contact the hut 2–3 weeks ahead. The CAI Genova section manages the hut, and you can also check rifugio listings on cai.it. The hut accepts both CAI members and non-members at the same rates. This is working mountain hospitality: expect basic comfort, reliable food, and knowledgeable staff.
The rifugio is a working mountain hut with 40 beds in dormitory rooms. The kitchen serves simple, hearty meals; half-board and full-board are available, and they will pack lunches for onward hikes. Water is reliable. The hut runs year-round but gets few visitors outside June to September. It functions as a base for ridge walking on the Alta Via and day walks into the surrounding beech and chestnut forest.
Book direct by email or phone. Summer weekends—especially July and August—fill up fast; contact the hut 2–3 weeks ahead. The CAI Genova section manages the hut, and you can also check rifugio listings on cai.it. The hut accepts both CAI members and non-members at the same rates. This is working mountain hospitality: expect basic comfort, reliable food, and knowledgeable staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially July–August; weekdays are usually more flexible. Call the hut directly or check rifugio.net for availability.
Most Piedmont rifugios operate June through September, with some opening for Easter and autumn weekends; call ahead to confirm dates, as staffing varies.
From Passo del Turchino (1,055m), take the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri for 4–5 hours, or climb steeply from Orba Valley in 3 hours; both routes are well-marked.
40 dormitory beds, simple mountain meals, and half-board or full-board available; basic facilities typical of working huts—ask about showers when you book.
Yes for fit families and experienced hikers; the 3–5 hour approaches are moderate but exposed at altitude, so adequate fitness and hill experience are needed.
Location
44.3235, 6.9820
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI Club Alpino Italiano sezione Genova
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 320 362 708 9 ; +39 0171 96664
- Website
- https://www.cailiguregenova.it/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=38:rifugio-talarico&catid=6:rifugi&Itemid=50
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