Rifugio Havis De Giorgio - Mondovì 1761 m
The hut, owned by the Mondovì section of the CAI, was inaugurated in June 1929; subsequently expanded and restored, it was also dedicated to the memory of Havis De Giorgio, a mountaineer from Monregale who died in 1939 in East Africa. The refuge was completely rebuilt in 2008 and is powered by an environmentally friendly hydroelectric plant.
It is situated near the headwaters of the Ellero River in a pleasant grassy basin overlooked by Punta Havis De Giorgio and the Rocche del Pis, bold spurs of Cima delle Saline; it lies along the Giro del Marguareis hiking trail and serves as a stop on the Grande Traversata delle Alpi. Nearby are a rock climbing wall and a karst educational trail.
Practical informations
Opening: Open daily from June 15 to September 15; open on weekends and by reservation during other periods
Beds: 61 beds in rooms and dormitories, with 5 shared bathrooms and hot showers; four independent two-person mini-chalets located outdoors; a ground-floor room for guests with disabilities, sleeping 4, equipped with a private bathroom
Winter shelter: 6 beds
Facilities: bar, restaurant, Wi-Fi, half-board, full-board, shuttle service, discounts for schools, families, and groups; rock climbing wall 30 minutes from the refuge (Moon Wall).
Cuisine: traditional with local ingredients; must-try dishes include polenta with Raschera cheese fondue, leek soup, blueberry tart, bunet, and game, tajarin, and handmade ravioli
Wheelchair access: yes
Cell phone coverage: no, free Wi-Fi
Contact
Località: Sella del Piscio, Valle Ellero, Roccaforte Mondovi (CN)
Gestione: Mario Canavese, cell. +39 335 5475807 (in periodo di chiusura, Whatsapp in periodo di apertura)
tel. rifugio: +39 0174 1976669