Rifugio Avanzà

#6113 among destinations in Italy

Alpine hut, Hiking

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The Avanzà refuge is an alpine refuge located in the Cottian Alps of the Susa Valley, in the municipality of Venaus not far from the French border.

Coordinates: 45°10'15"N, 6°57'8"E

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PiedmontItaly

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

Nearby attractions include: Abbazia di Novalesa, Forte di Exilles, Arch of Augustus, Susa Cathedral.

2.8 miE
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Abbazia di Novalesa
72 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...
5 miS
Museum, Military museum, Lookout
Forte di Exilles
127 min walk • Perched dramatically in the Susa Valley of Italy, the Forte di Exilles is a historical monument that echoes tales of military strategy and resilience. This imposing fortress, now functioning as a museum, has stood guard since its origins in the 12th century, though...
5 miSE
Arch
Arch of Augustus
129 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.
5.1 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Susa Cathedral
130 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.
5.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Punta Sommeiller
146 min walk • Punta Sommeiller or Pointe Sommeiller is a mountain of the Province of Turin, Italy and of Savoie, France. It lies in the Cottian Alps range. It has an elevation of 3,333 metres above sea level.
5.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Susa Valley
138 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.
5.1 miSE
45°8'9"N • 7°2'37"E
Castello della Contessa Adelaide
129 min walk • Forts and castles
2.1 miSW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Rifugio Vaccarone
53 min walk • The Luigi Vaccarone Refuge is a refuge located in the municipality of Giaglione, Susa Valley, in the Cottian Alps, at 2,747 m above sea level.
4.8 miSW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Rifugio Levi Molinari
122 min walk • The Levi Molinari Refuge is a refuge located in the municipality of Exilles, Val di Susa, in the Cottian Alps, at 1,850 m above sea level.