Moderate
About
Rifugio Livio Bianco sits at 1,910m in the Maritimes, a limestone range that rarely gets crowded. You reach it from Limone Piemonte in 2.5 hours on a well-marked trail that gains 800m steadily through beech and larch forest. The hut serves hikers tackling multi-day traverses across the Maritimes, and it's a logical stop between the Ligurian coast and the higher Alpine passes to the north. In summer, it's the gateway to technical scrambles and rock routes on peaks like Marguareis (2,651m).
The hut has 40 beds in shared dorms and a handful of private doubles. Meals are simple and hearty—pasta, risotto, local cheeses, and house wine. There's no shower, but you get hot water for washing. The CAI manages it professionally and the staff cook fresh food daily rather than pre-portioning. It operates year-round, though you should check conditions before winter visits. Mobile signal is weak but the hut has a landline.
Book through CAI Cuneo via cai.it or by calling ahead. July and August weekends fill 3–4 weeks in advance. June and September are quieter and the weather is often better. Winter weekends need confirmation at least a week ahead since staffing is reduced. Half-board (bed and dinner) is mandatory in summer; breakfast is extra.
The hut has 40 beds in shared dorms and a handful of private doubles. Meals are simple and hearty—pasta, risotto, local cheeses, and house wine. There's no shower, but you get hot water for washing. The CAI manages it professionally and the staff cook fresh food daily rather than pre-portioning. It operates year-round, though you should check conditions before winter visits. Mobile signal is weak but the hut has a landline.
Book through CAI Cuneo via cai.it or by calling ahead. July and August weekends fill 3–4 weeks in advance. June and September are quieter and the weather is often better. Winter weekends need confirmation at least a week ahead since staffing is reduced. Half-board (bed and dinner) is mandatory in summer; breakfast is extra.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead in July and August, earlier if you're planning a weekend visit. Check rifugio.net or contact the hut directly for availability.
It's typically open June through September, staffed daily during peak season. Call ahead in shoulder months (May, October) as hours vary.
Start from Limone Piemonte and follow the well-marked trail for 2.5 hours, climbing 800m through beech and larch forest to reach 1,910m.
Expect basic Alpine hut setup: dormitory beds, dinner and breakfast included with stays, and water; most rifugi in this area lack hot showers but have washrooms.
The 2.5-hour approach is moderate and manageable for families with decent fitness, but the hut itself is best for hikers doing multi-day traverses; it's not a day-hike destination.
Location
44.2461, 7.2480
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI Club Alpino Italiano sezione Cuneo
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Website
- http://www.rifugioliviobianco.com/
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