Rifugio Albergo Ospitale
2.5
Veneto, Italy
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Rifugio Albergo Ospitale sits at 2,066m on the Colle dell'Ospitale, on the border between Liguria and Piedmont in the western Italian Alps. Reach it from the Passo del Turchino trailhead in 2.5 hours, or from Sassello in 3 hours. The hut works as a base for ridge walking in the Ligurian Apennines and connects to the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri long-distance route.
The hut has 30 beds across simple rooms with shared bathrooms. Half-board is standard: three-course dinners feature local Ligurian cooking, and breakfasts are basic but adequate. They serve packed lunches on request. The bar stocks coffee and soft drinks. Camping is not permitted. The hut opens year-round, though winter can mean reduced staffing—call ahead if you're arriving November to March.
Book by phone (+39 019 74099) or email as soon as your trip dates are fixed. July and August fill quickly. Weekend bookings need confirmation 48 hours before arrival. The hut accepts card payment but prefers cash for incidental purchases. Cell signal is unreliable; arrive with full batteries.
The hut has 30 beds across simple rooms with shared bathrooms. Half-board is standard: three-course dinners feature local Ligurian cooking, and breakfasts are basic but adequate. They serve packed lunches on request. The bar stocks coffee and soft drinks. Camping is not permitted. The hut opens year-round, though winter can mean reduced staffing—call ahead if you're arriving November to March.
Book by phone (+39 019 74099) or email as soon as your trip dates are fixed. July and August fill quickly. Weekend bookings need confirmation 48 hours before arrival. The hut accepts card payment but prefers cash for incidental purchases. Cell signal is unreliable; arrive with full batteries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut by email or phone at least 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; weekdays and shoulder season have more flexibility.
The hut operates year-round, though staffing is most reliable June to September for hiking.
Hike 2.5 hours from Passo del Turchino or 3 hours from Sassello; the hut sits at 2,066m on Colle dell'Ospitale.
Half-board is standard with three-course dinners featuring local Ligurian cuisine; 30 beds in simple rooms with shared bathrooms.
Yes—the approach hikes are moderate grade, and it's an ideal base for ridge walking without technical climbing.
Location
46.6032, 12.1421
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- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0436 4585
- Website
- https://www.ristoranteospitale.com/
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