Moderate
About
Rifugio Barbara Lowrie sits at 1,757m in the Val Pellice, a quiet valley in the Piedmont Alps south of Turin. You reach it from the village of Bobbio Pellice, a 2-hour hike gaining 600m through mixed forest and open pasture. The trail is well-marked and moderately steep but straightforward. If you're coming from Turin or heading to the Gran Balcon route or Pian della Regina, this is a useful waypoint that avoids the busier rifugios further north.
The hut offers straightforward accommodation and meals run by the CAI Uget Val Pellice section. Capacity is modest—roughly 30 beds—so it never feels crowded. Half-board is standard. The hut has flush toilets, a rarity at this elevation in the Piedmont Alps. Meals focus on local Piedmont cooking, hearty and filling. The hut opens year-round but call ahead in winter; summer is May to September.
Book directly by email or phone with the managing section. July and August are busy; reserve 4–6 weeks ahead. June and September are quieter and equally good for hiking. The hut fills most weekends in high season, so don't arrive without a booking. Payment is cash or bank transfer; credit cards aren't always reliable up here.
The hut offers straightforward accommodation and meals run by the CAI Uget Val Pellice section. Capacity is modest—roughly 30 beds—so it never feels crowded. Half-board is standard. The hut has flush toilets, a rarity at this elevation in the Piedmont Alps. Meals focus on local Piedmont cooking, hearty and filling. The hut opens year-round but call ahead in winter; summer is May to September.
Book directly by email or phone with the managing section. July and August are busy; reserve 4–6 weeks ahead. June and September are quieter and equally good for hiking. The hut fills most weekends in high season, so don't arrive without a booking. Payment is cash or bank transfer; credit cards aren't always reliable up here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially in July-August; weekday visits often have availability with shorter notice. Call ahead directly or check rifugi.net for current availability.
Open June to September typically, with staff present during these months; confirm exact dates by phone before planning your trip, as shoulder season hours vary.
Start from Bobbio Pellice village and follow the well-marked trail: 2 hours, 600m elevation gain through forest and pasture with moderate steepness.
Expect basic dorm beds, simple meals (dinner and breakfast), and limited bathroom facilities typical of mountain rifugios; call ahead to confirm shower availability.
Yes—the approach hike is well-marked and moderately graded rather than steep, making it accessible for fit beginners; it's also useful for families planning multi-day trips to Gran Balcon or Pian della Regina.
Location
44.7491, 7.0815
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI Cai Uget Val Pellice
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Flush toilets
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0121 930077
- Website
- https://www.rifugiobarbara.it/
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