Rifugio Valcaira - Ezio Arduino 1987 m
Near the building are the highest springs of the Rio Archetti, which feeds the Rio Chiapino.
From the refuge, you can enjoy a sweeping view of the Upper Tanaro Valley and the Ligurian Sea, stretching from Imperia to the Cinque Terre.
Practical informations
Opening: unstaffed; open year-round by reservation only; keys must be picked up at: Il Baule di Tiziana, Via Roma 92, Ormea, tel. +39 328 342 8865 (during store hours)
Beds: 18 in a dormitory on wooden planks with mattresses, pillows, and blankets
Winter shelter: emergency shelter with 3 beds
Facilities: unstaffed refuge; features drinking water, electricity from a hydroelectric power plant, electric lava radiant panels operational year-round, gas stove, dishes, wood-burning stove, indoor bathroom with hot shower (if the hydroelectric power plant generates sufficient energy)
Wheelchair access: no
Cell phone coverage: good
Contact
Località: Costa Valcaira, Ormea (CN)
Gestione: vedi “Apertura”