Rifugio Tazzetti

#5978 among destinations in Italy

Alpine hut, Hiking

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The Ernesto Tazzetti Refuge is a refuge located in the municipality of Usseglio, in the Viù Valley, in the Graian Alps, at 2,642 m above sea level. It constitutes a useful support point for all mountaineers who want to climb Rocciamelone by following a moderately difficult mountaineering route that is an alternative to the easy hike of the normal route from the Valsusa side.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°12'36"N, 7°5'49"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Lago di Malciaussia, Abbazia di Novalesa, Rocciamelone, Arch of Augustus.

2.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago di Malciaussia
56 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Italian Alps, Lago di Malciaussia is a serene alpine lake that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This picturesque body of water is situated in the Susa Valley of the Piedmont region, providing a breathtaking...
4.8 miSW
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Abbazia di Novalesa
122 min walk • Tucked away in the Susa Valley of Italy, the Abbazia di Novalesa is a serene testament to the enduring legacy of monastic life. Founded in 726 AD, this ancient monastery is steeped in history and spirituality, having served as a beacon of religious and cultural...
1.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rocciamelone
28 min walk • Rocciamelone, Italy, is an emblematic peak that stands as a sentinel in the Susa Valley of the Alps. Soaring to an elevation of 3,538 meters, it is renowned for being one of the most accessible high mountains in the Italian Alps, attracting both seasoned climbers...
5.7 miSW
Arch
Arch of Augustus
146 min walk • The Arch of Augustus, located in Rimini, Italy, stands as a majestic testament to the grandeur of Roman engineering and architecture. Erected in 27 BC, this ancient Roman arch was built to honor Emperor Augustus, and it is the oldest surviving Roman triumphal arch.
5.6 miSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Susa Cathedral
144 min walk • Susa Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Susa, Piedmont, in northern Italy. It is the seat of the Bishop of Susa and is dedicated to Saint Justus of Novalesa. In origin it was the church of the Benedictine Abbey of St.
3.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Croce Rossa
101 min walk • The Croce Rossa or Croix Rousse is a mountain of the Graian Alps, on the border between Piedmont, Italy and Savoie, France.
5.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Susa Valley
148 min walk • The Susa Valley is a valley in the Metropolitan City of Turin, Piedmont region of northern Italy, located between the Graian Alps in the north and the Cottian Alps in the south. It is one of the longest valleys of the Italian Alps.
2.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Punta Sulè
63 min walk • Punta Sulè is a 3,384 m a.s.l.mountain of the Graian Alps, located in Italy.
5.7 miSW
45°8'9"N • 7°2'37"E
Castello della Contessa Adelaide
147 min walk • Forts and castles
2.4 miE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Rifugio Vulpot
62 min walk • The Vulpot shelter is located near Malciaussia Lake in a building that was originally the barracks of the Frontier Guard stationed in Malciaussia.
3.5 miNE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Rifugio Luigi Cibrario
90 min walk • The Luigi Cibrario refuge at Peraciaval is an alpine refuge located in the municipality of Usseglio, Viù Valley, in the Graian Alps, at 2,616 m above sea level.