Rifugio Torre di Pisa
2.2About
Rifugio Torre di Pisa sits at 2,671m in the Apuan Alps, roughly 3.5 hours from Rifugio Donegani. The approach follows the ridge trail north toward Pania della Croce. The hut occupies an exposed position on the watershed, making it a logical waypoint for multi-day traverses of the range. Bad weather can turn the final section technical, so check conditions before committing.
The hut sleeps 40 people in shared rooms. Half-board and packed lunches are available. The kitchen handles vegetarian diets and dietary restrictions if you notify them ahead. Water comes from a spring nearby; the building has no shower. It operates year-round, though staffing is limited in winter—contact ahead if you're planning an off-season visit. The fireplace works, which matters at this elevation when weather turns.
Book directly with the warden (number on hut website). July and August fill 3–4 weeks ahead, particularly weekends. June and September are more flexible. The hut can accommodate walk-ins during shoulder seasons if beds remain, but don't rely on it. Phone signal is patchy; email gets reliable response within 24 hours.
The hut sleeps 40 people in shared rooms. Half-board and packed lunches are available. The kitchen handles vegetarian diets and dietary restrictions if you notify them ahead. Water comes from a spring nearby; the building has no shower. It operates year-round, though staffing is limited in winter—contact ahead if you're planning an off-season visit. The fireplace works, which matters at this elevation when weather turns.
Book directly with the warden (number on hut website). July and August fill 3–4 weeks ahead, particularly weekends. June and September are more flexible. The hut can accommodate walk-ins during shoulder seasons if beds remain, but don't rely on it. Phone signal is patchy; email gets reliable response within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; the hut has 40 beds and fills quickly during peak season.
Rifugio Torre di Pisa is staffed from June to September, depending on snow conditions and weather.
Approach from Rifugio Donegani via the ridge trail north toward Pania della Croce; allow 3.5 hours. The final section can turn technical in bad weather.
Half-board (dinner and breakfast) and packed lunches are available; the kitchen accommodates vegetarian diets.
No—the exposed ridge approach and technical final section in poor weather make it best for hikers with scrambling experience and mountain sense.
Location
46.3609, 11.5596
HutLists Score
2.2
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- Website
- https://www.rifugiotorredipisa.it/
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