The Crosta refuge is located along the route of the GTA, the Great Crossing of the Alps. It is located at an altitude of 1,751 meters and is surrounded by Alpe Solcio. It is open from June to the end of October. During the cold months the winter bivouac is always open and has eight beds.

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November 5, 2019

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Refuge on the Alpe Solcio di Varzo. Part of the GTA. Excellent cuisine and breathtaking views of the Val d’Ossola

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November 14, 2021

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Not just a crossing point but also a destination (well-managed refuge)

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1. From Rifugio Crosta to Bivacco Leoni via Pizzo Boni

6.81km

04:53

1,010m

1,000m

Alpine traverse from Rifugio Crosta to Bivacco Leoni through lunar-like plateaus with Monte Rosa views.

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2. Alpine pasture trail to Rifugio Crosta (via F50b)

13.2km

04:24

490m

Alpine pasture trail past working farms and stone huts with sweeping Val d'Ossola views.

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3. Val d'Ossola mule track to Rifugio Crosta (via F02)

14.0km

06:50

1,220m

Historic mule track through Val d'Ossola forests to alpine meadows and mountain refuge dining.

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Elevation 1,730 m

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Location: Varzo, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piedmont, Italy

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Crosta Hut

1. From Rifugio Crosta to Bivacco Leoni via Pizzo Boni

2. Alpine pasture trail to Rifugio Crosta (via F50b)

3. Val d'Ossola mule track to Rifugio Crosta (via F02)

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