Rifugio Salmurano

Rifugio Salmurano is a large Italian mountain hut located in the municipality of Gerola Alta, in the Province of Sondrio, within the Val Gerola valley of the Orobie Alps. It sits at an elevation of 1,848 metres above sea level, near Lake Pescegallo. The hut was built starting in 1965 and is owned by the company FU.PES., which also manages the ski lift facilities of the local ski resort. The rifugio offers 40 beds divided into 10 rooms of 4 beds each, plus a dormitory for large groups. It is open from 1 December to 30 April for the winter season and from 1 June to 30 September for the summer season; in May, October and November it opens on weekends and holidays or by reservation. Access is possible on foot from the Pescegallo hamlet of Gerola Alta (1,454 m) in 45 minutes, or by ski lift in 7 minutes, as well as via various hiking trails from Cusio and Passo San Marco. The hut serves as a base for ascents of nearby peaks such as Pizzo Tre Signori, Pizzo di Trona, and Pizzo Mezzaluna, and is close to the Denti della Vecchia climbing crag. As a mountain hut, it is a product brand in the hospitality and outdoor recreation sector, providing accommodation and services to hikers, skiers, and climbers.

The construction of Rifugio Salmurano began in 1965. It was built to serve the growing alpine tourism in the Val Gerola area, particularly around the Pescegallo ski resort. The hut is owned by the company FU.PES., which also operates the ski lift facilities of the ski resort. Over the years, the rifugio has become a key stop for hikers on the Sentiero delle Orobie and a base for climbing nearby peaks. It continues to operate under the ownership of FU.PES., offering seasonal accommodation and services.

• 1965

  Construction of Rifugio Salmurano begins.

A large, accessible mountain hut in the Orobie Alps, offering accommodation and services for hikers, skiers, and climbers, with direct access via ski lift.

• Accommodation

  40 beds in 10 rooms of 4 beds each, plus a dormitory for large groups.

• Food and beverage

  Meals and drinks for guests and visitors.

• Ski lift access

  Access via the ski lift managed by FU.PES., 7 minutes from Pescegallo.

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2. 2Rifugio Salmurano - Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Official website (archived)ww16.rifugiosalmurano.com