Rifugio Carestia

#6116 among destinations in Italy

Alpine hut, Hiking

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The Abate Antonio Carestia refuge is a CAI-owned refuge located in the hamlet of Riva Valdobbia in Val Vogna, a side valley of upper Valsesia in the Pennine Alps, at 2201 m above sea level.

Coordinates: 45°48'12"N, 7°53'45"E

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PiedmontItaly

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Rifugio Carestia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monterosa Ski, Val Vogna, Lago Bianco, Alpenzu Grande.

5.4 miNW
Ski area, Winter sport
Monterosa Ski
137 min walk • Monterosa Ski, Italy, is a premier alpine destination nestled in the heart of the Aosta Valley, offering an expansive and diverse terrain for skiers and snowboarders. Spread across three valleys and linked by a network of state-of-the-art lifts, the area boasts over...
1.9 miNE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Val Vogna
48 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Italian Alps, Val Vogna stands as a serene and picturesque valley, a hidden gem for those seeking an escape into nature. At the core of this tranquil haven lies an alpine hut that embodies the essence of mountain living.
0.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago Bianco
23 min walk • Lago Bianco is a lake in the Province of Vercelli, Piedmont, Italy. At an elevation of 2332 m, its surface area is 0.03 km².
3.8 miW
Hiking, Alpine hut
Alpenzu Grande, Gressoney-Saint-Jean
98 min walk • The Alpenzu refuge is an alpine refuge located in the Lys Valley in the Aosta Valley.
5.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Punta Tre Vescovi
148 min walk • Punta Tre Vescovi is a peak in the Biellese Prealps, in northern Italy. On its top, three valleys meet: Lys Valley, Valsesia, and Valle Cervo.
5.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Testa Grigia
143 min walk • Testa Grigia is a mountain on the Italian side of the Monte Rosa Massif in the Pennine Alps. It is the highest mountain of the ridge that separates the Lys valley from the Ayas Valley, in Aosta Valley.
1.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Corno Bianco
40 min walk • Corno Bianco is a mountain of the Pennine Alps. It's a popular climbing destination of Valsesia.
3.1 miNE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Rifugio Zar Senni
80 min walk • The Zar Senni refuge is a refuge located in the municipality of Alagna Valsesia, Val d'Otro, in the Pennine Alps, at 1,664 m above sea level.
1.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Nero Lake
36 min walk • Nero Lake is a lake in the Province of Vercelli, Piedmont, Italy. At an elevation of 2672 m, its surface area is 0.087 km².
3.8 miSW
45°46'32"N • 7°49'37"E
Alpenfaunamuseum, Gressoney-Saint-Jean
98 min walk • Science museum, Museum
4.3 miSW
45°45'51"N • 7°49'37"E
Castel Savoia, Gressoney-Saint-Jean
110 min walk • Museum, Park