Moderate
About
Rifugio Levi Molinari sits at 1,849m on the slopes of Monte Rosa in the Valsesia Valley, Piedmont. You reach it from the village of Rima in about 3 hours on foot via a well-marked trail through alpine meadow and larch forest. The hut works as a base for day walks to higher summits and as a waypoint on multi-day traverses of the Monte Rosa massif.
The refuge holds 46 beds in simple shared rooms. Half and full board are available; the kitchen serves solid mountain food rather than fine dining. Showers and heating are standard. The season runs from June through September, weather permitting. In July and August, expect crowded conditions on weekends.
Email the hut directly to reserve beds. Phone calls work during opening hours. Book by mid-June for July weekends and any August dates. The hut belongs to the CAI (Club Alpino Italiano), and CAI members receive small discounts. The managers are welcoming to self-catering groups if you contact them in advance.
The refuge holds 46 beds in simple shared rooms. Half and full board are available; the kitchen serves solid mountain food rather than fine dining. Showers and heating are standard. The season runs from June through September, weather permitting. In July and August, expect crowded conditions on weekends.
Email the hut directly to reserve beds. Phone calls work during opening hours. Book by mid-June for July weekends and any August dates. The hut belongs to the CAI (Club Alpino Italiano), and CAI members receive small discounts. The managers are welcoming to self-catering groups if you contact them in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during July-August; shoulder seasons (June, September) need 1-2 weeks. Contact them directly by phone or check rifugio.net for availability.
Typically open June through September, weather-dependent. Call ahead to confirm staffing during early June or late September.
Start from Rima village in Valsesia Valley; the marked trail takes about 3 hours and climbs through alpine meadow and larch forest to 1,849m.
46 beds in shared rooms, half and full board available. The kitchen serves standard mountain fare; shower facilities are basic but functional.
Yes—the moderate 3-hour approach from Rima is accessible for fit families, and it works well as a base for easier day walks around Monte Rosa or as a waypoint on multi-day treks.
Location
45.1149, 6.8955
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- May-Sep
- Total
- 46
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0122 58241
- Website
- https://www.rifugiolevimolinari.it/
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