About
Rifugio Ervedo Zanotti sits at 1,650m in the Ligurian Alps of Piedmont, on the ridge between the Orba and Stura valleys. Reach it in 2.5 hours from Passo della Bocchetta (1,044m) via marked trail CAI 1. The hut serves as a key waypoint on the Liguria Alta Via and for ridge walks across the Ligurian Apennines. Access is also possible from Fontanavecchia to the south—allow 3 hours from there.
The refuge holds 60 beds across multiple rooms. Meals follow a simple formula: dinner is served communal-style, breakfast and packed lunches are available. Water runs from the spring outside; the hut has no shower. You can buy basic supplies—snacks, chocolate, maps—but stock is limited. The building is solid and well-maintained by the Genova section of CAI. It stays open year-round, though weather closes the ridge access in winter. Half-board is standard; book meals when you reserve beds.
Book through rifugio.net or contact the hut directly at the number listed on cai.it. July and August are busy; reserve 4 weeks ahead for peak season. June and September offer quieter hiking with reliable weather. The hut is popular with ridge walkers who stop for one or two nights—plan accordingly if you're after solitude.
The refuge holds 60 beds across multiple rooms. Meals follow a simple formula: dinner is served communal-style, breakfast and packed lunches are available. Water runs from the spring outside; the hut has no shower. You can buy basic supplies—snacks, chocolate, maps—but stock is limited. The building is solid and well-maintained by the Genova section of CAI. It stays open year-round, though weather closes the ridge access in winter. Half-board is standard; book meals when you reserve beds.
Book through rifugio.net or contact the hut directly at the number listed on cai.it. July and August are busy; reserve 4 weeks ahead for peak season. June and September offer quieter hiking with reliable weather. The hut is popular with ridge walkers who stop for one or two nights—plan accordingly if you're after solitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially July–August; weekdays can often be booked shorter notice. Contact the hut directly or use rifugio.net for availability and reservations.
Typically open June–September; confirm exact dates with the hut as staffing depends on weather and demand. Winter access is unreliable due to snow on the ridge approach.
From Passo della Bocchetta (1,044m), take marked CAI trail 1 for 2.5 hours; alternatively, from Fontanavecchia to the south, allow 3 hours. The hut sits at 1,650m on the ridge between Orba and Stura valleys.
60 beds in shared rooms, communal dinner service, and basic breakfast. Showers are available but may be limited; bring a headlamp and check water availability in dry periods.
Yes for fit hikers with solid navigation skills—the ridge trails are exposed and marked but demand comfort on steep ground. The 2.5-hour approach is moderate; families with strong teenage walkers handle it well, but young children will struggle.
Location
44.3001, 6.9995
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- CAI Club Alpino Italiano sezione "Ligure" - Genova
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