Rifugio Alevè

Rifugio Alevè is a mountain hut (rifugio escursionistico) in the comune of Pontechianale, in the Varaita Valley (Valle Varaita) of the Province of Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy. It was inaugurated in May 2008 and was created by renovating a pre-existing former barracks building (ex casermetta). The hut is located in the frazione Castello, just before the entrance to the built-up area, positioned just above the provincial road that leads to the Colle dell'Agnello, and is clearly visible from that road. Its name derives from the Bosco dell'Alevè, the pine forest that extends uphill from the hut; in Occitan, "Alevè" means "forest of Swiss pines" (pini cembri). The hut offers accommodation, restaurant and bar service. According to the Italian Wikipedia article it has 47 beds arranged in 9 rooms with bunk beds and en-suite bathrooms, and one of the rooms is equipped to accommodate people with disabilities; the Wikidata description and the seed introduction describe it simply as a mountain hut in Pontechianale. The hut can be reached directly by car via the provincial road to the Colle dell'Agnello and has a large car park. As a base for mountaineering and hiking, Rifugio Alevè serves the western part of the Monviso area, including ascents of Monviso itself. Peaks that can be reached comfortably in a day from the hut include Punta Malta (2,995 m), Cima delle Lobbie (3,015 m), Punta Trento (2,970 m), Punta Dante (3,166 m) and Guglia delle Forciolline (2,861 m). Because of its position it is also a support point for numerous excursions on the orographic right side of the Varaita di Chianale valley. Of particular naturalistic as well as scenic interest is the excursion into the Alevè forest above the hut. Traverses connect it with Rifugio Bagnour, Rifugio Vallanta and Rifugio Quintino Sella al Monviso via the Passo di San Chiaffredo or the Passo delle Sagnette. Rifugio Alevè is a small, locally operated hospitality business rather than a large corporate brand. Its official website is rifugioaleve.it. It functions as a seasonal mountain hospitality and dining destination for hikers, climbers and visitors to the upper Varaita Valley.

Rifugio Alevè was inaugurated in May 2008. It was created by renovating a pre-existing former barracks building (ex casermetta) in the frazione Castello of the comune of Pontechianale, in the Varaita Valley (Valle Varaita), Province of Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy. The hut is positioned just above the provincial road that leads to the Colle dell'Agnello, just before the entrance to the built-up area, and is clearly visible from the road. Its name comes from the Bosco dell'Alevè, the forest of Swiss pines (pini cembri) that extends uphill from the hut; in Occitan the term "Alevè" means "forest of Swiss pines". The hut provides accommodation, restaurant and bar service. According to the Italian Wikipedia article it has 47 beds arranged in 9 rooms with bunk beds and en-suite bathrooms, with one room equipped for people with disabilities; the Wikidata description and the seed introduction describe it simply as a mountain hut in Pontechianale. It can be reached directly by car via the provincial road to the Colle dell'Agnello and has a large car park. Rifugio Alevè serves as a base for the western part of the Monviso area, including ascents of Monviso itself. Peaks reachable comfortably in a day from the hut include Punta Malta (2,995 m), Cima delle Lobbie (3,015 m), Punta Trento (2,970 m), Punta Dante (3,166 m) and Guglia delle Forciolline (2,861 m). It is also a support point for numerous excursions on the orographic right side of the Varaita di Chianale valley, and the excursion into the Alevè forest above the hut is of particular naturalistic and scenic interest. Traverses connect it with Rifugio Bagnour, Rifugio Vallanta and Rifugio Quintino Sella al Monviso via the Passo di San Chiaffredo or the Passo delle Sagnette.

• 2008

  Rifugio Alevè inaugurated in May 2008, created by renovating a former barracks building.

A small, locally operated mountain hospitality hut in the upper Varaita Valley, serving hikers and climbers in the Monviso area.

• Mountain hut accommodation (47 beds in 9 rooms with bunk beds and en-suite bathrooms)

• Restaurant service

• Bar service

1. 1Rifugio Alave official websiterifugioaleve.it
2. 2Rifugio Alevè - Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Rifugio Alevè - Wikipedia (Italian)it.wikipedia.org