Moderate
About
Rifugio Savigliano sits at 1743m in the Monviso massif on the Piedmont side of the western Alps. Reach it from Pian del Sole (near Crissolo) in 2 hours of steady hiking. The approach is straightforward and well-marked, gaining around 500m elevation through larch forest and alpine meadow. Winter access is unreliable; the hut closes in heavy snow.
The hut sleeps 40 in basic dormitory rooms and has a small dining area serving simple meals. The CAI manages it, so standards are practical rather than luxurious. Water comes from a spring; showers are cold. Meals are available if you book ahead—pasta, soups, local cheese. The hut opens year-round but is reliably staffed June through September. Winter visits require phoning ahead to confirm someone is there.
Book by phone directly with the refuge. Their number is available through CAI Sezione Savigliano or rifugio.net. Call at least a week ahead in July and August, when weekends fill quickly. The hut is popular with local hikers and as a base for Monviso attempts, so plan accordingly. If you're caught without a booking in peak season, arrive early afternoon to catch walk-up availability.
The hut sleeps 40 in basic dormitory rooms and has a small dining area serving simple meals. The CAI manages it, so standards are practical rather than luxurious. Water comes from a spring; showers are cold. Meals are available if you book ahead—pasta, soups, local cheese. The hut opens year-round but is reliably staffed June through September. Winter visits require phoning ahead to confirm someone is there.
Book by phone directly with the refuge. Their number is available through CAI Sezione Savigliano or rifugio.net. Call at least a week ahead in July and August, when weekends fill quickly. The hut is popular with local hikers and as a base for Monviso attempts, so plan accordingly. If you're caught without a booking in peak season, arrive early afternoon to catch walk-up availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during July–August, earlier if you're going on a weekend. Contact them directly by phone or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability.
It's staffed reliably from mid-June through September; outside these months, access and staffing depend on snow conditions. Winter visits are unreliable and not recommended.
Start at Pian del Sole near Crissolo and follow the marked trail; it's a 2-hour hike with 500m elevation gain through larch forest and alpine meadow—moderate difficulty, well-marked throughout.
40 beds in basic dormitory rooms, a small dining area, and simple meals provided; expect practical CAI-standard accommodation with limited amenities—no private rooms or en-suite facilities.
Yes—the approach is straightforward and well-marked with moderate difficulty, making it accessible to reasonably fit hikers and families comfortable with a 2-hour approach and basic hut conditions.
Location
44.6270, 7.0244
HutLists Score
3.7
Overall
Facilities
Access
Season
Based on facilities, access, and how reliably the hut is open.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI Club Alpino Italiano Sezione di Savigliano
- Total
- 40
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0175 950178
Activities
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