Refuge I Re Magi
2.0Rifugio I Re Magi
1,768m
Piedmont, Italy
About
Rifugio I Re Magi sits at 1,768m in Piedmont's maritime Alps, accessible from the Val Tanaro valley. The hut serves as a base for day hikes across rolling terrain and access to higher peaks. Most approach routes take 2.5–3.5 hours on marked trails from valley trailheads. The location works well for walkers wanting genuine mountain work without extreme exposure.
The rifugio has basic but solid facilities: around 30 beds in mixed dorms and a few double rooms. Meals focus on Piedmont cooking—expect polenta, local cheeses, and hearty soups. Hot showers are available. The hut operates year-round, though winter conditions can close access for weeks. Staff speak Italian primarily; confirm English availability before arrival. This is a working mountain hut, not a hotel. Noise after 22:00 isn't tolerated.
Book 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Contact the hut directly by email or phone to check availability and confirm your arrival time. Half-board rates are standard. The hut sits on several loop routes, so you can walk out and return the same day or stay multiple nights to explore the area methodically.
The rifugio has basic but solid facilities: around 30 beds in mixed dorms and a few double rooms. Meals focus on Piedmont cooking—expect polenta, local cheeses, and hearty soups. Hot showers are available. The hut operates year-round, though winter conditions can close access for weeks. Staff speak Italian primarily; confirm English availability before arrival. This is a working mountain hut, not a hotel. Noise after 22:00 isn't tolerated.
Book 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Contact the hut directly by email or phone to check availability and confirm your arrival time. Half-board rates are standard. The hut sits on several loop routes, so you can walk out and return the same day or stay multiple nights to explore the area methodically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August; weekdays outside peak season can often accommodate walk-ins. Call the rifugio directly or check rifugio.net for availability.
Most Piedmont rifugios at this elevation open late May through September; confirm exact dates with the rifugio by phone before traveling.
Access from Val Tanaro valley trailheads on marked paths takes 2.5–3.5 hours; confirm the best starting point and parking with the rifugio when you book.
Around 30 beds in mixed dorms and a few doubles; expect Piedmont-focused dinners and breakfasts. No shower facilities are typical at this elevation—confirm amenities when booking.
Yes—the rolling terrain and 2.5–3.5 hour approach make it accessible to fit walkers without Alpine experience or children aged 8+, though it's genuine mountain work rather than casual hiking.
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
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 4 96 11 29 20
- Website
- http://www.iremagi.it/