Casa del Conte

Casa del Conte sits at 1502m in the Apennines, serving as a base for hiking and mountaineering in the region. The hut is accessible via several routes, with the most direct approach a 2-hour hike from the road head near Abetone. You can also reach it from the Piano d'Abetone (about 1.5 hours) or from lower valleys with longer full-day approaches. The terrain is mixed forest and alpine meadow, runnable in dry conditions.
The hut sleeps 40 people across dormitory rooms and has a small number of private doubles. Meals are served in the dining room, with a kitchen that handles half-board arrangements. They serve a substantial breakfast and evening dinner focused on local ingredients. Water comes from mountain springs. The hut typically operates year-round, though confirm opening dates if visiting in winter. Facilities include basic showers and toilets; bring a headtorch for shared accommodation areas.
Book directly through the hut's website or phone ahead, especially for weekends and summer months (July–August). July and August get busy; aim to book 2–3 weeks in advance for these periods. Off-season (September–June) you can usually arrange stays with shorter notice. Half-board rates are standard; specify any dietary requirements when booking.