Rifugio Oneglio Amprimo

Rifugio Oneglio Amprimo is a mountain hut (rifugio) located at 1,385 metres above sea level in the locality of Pian Cervetto, on the southern slope of the lower Susa Valley in the Piedmont region of Italy. It is owned by the Bussoleno section of the Club Alpino Italiano (CAI), Italy's national alpine association. The structure was originally built in 1937. During the Second World War, in September 1944, it was completely destroyed by a fire set by Nazi-fascist forces during a round-up operation in the area. It was rebuilt and enlarged between 1945 and 1946, and today it offers 48 beds along with bar and restaurant services. The hut is reached by a short walk through beech woods, situated at the edge of a wide clearing, making it ideal for school stays and for families, who in summer can enjoy excursions with donkeys. Access is typically from San Giorio di Susa, where an asphalt road leads up to the hamlets of Città and Cortavetto; from the car park, the refuge is reachable on foot in about 40 minutes via a 3 km trail. Continuing uphill beyond the hut, hikers can reach the Rifugio Toesca. The Rifugio Amprimo lies on the route of the Giro dell'Orsiera, a five-day hiking itinerary that circles Monte Orsiera and uses the park's huts: Rifugio Balma, Rifugio Selleries, Rifugio Toesca, Rifugio Amprimo and Rifugio Valgravio. It also serves as a base for ascents of Monte Orsiera (2,878 m), Punta Rocca Nera (2,852 m), Punta di Mezzodì (2,769 m), Punta Pian Paris (2,742 m) and Punta del Villano (2,663 m). As a commercial and hospitality brand, the rifugio operates under the name Rifugio Amprimo and maintains an official website at rifugioamprimo.it. It functions as a seasonal mountain accommodation and restaurant, deeply rooted in the alpine culture and history of the Susa Valley.

The Rifugio Oneglio Amprimo was built in 1937 at Pian Cervetto, on the southern slope of the lower Susa Valley. It is owned by the Bussoleno section of the Club Alpino Italiano (CAI). In September 1944, during the Second World War, the hut was completely destroyed by a fire set by Nazi-fascist forces during a round-up in the area. It was rebuilt and enlarged in 1945–1946, reaching its current capacity of 48 beds. Today it operates as a mountain hut with bar and restaurant services, and is a stop on the Giro dell'Orsiera, a five-day circular hiking route around Monte Orsiera that links several huts in the Orsiera-Rocciavrè Natural Park.

• 1946

  Reconstruction completed, reaching 48 beds.

• 1945

  Rebuilt and enlarged after the war.

• 1944

  Destroyed by fire set by Nazi-fascist forces during a round-up.

• 1937

  The rifugio is built at Pian Cervetto.

Historic alpine refuge owned by CAI, catering to hikers, families and school groups in the lower Susa Valley.

• Mountain hut accommodation (48 beds)

• Bar service

• Restaurant service

• School group stays

• Family excursions with donkeys

1. 1Rifugio Amprimo official websiterifugioamprimo.it
2. 2Wikidata: Rigugio Oneglio Amprimowikidata.org
3. 3Wikipedia (Italian): Rifugio Oneglio Amprimoit.wikipedia.org