Rifugio Carlo Franchetti
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 90 out of 91 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga
Location: Pietracamela, Teramo, Abruzzo, Italy
Best Hikes to Rifugio Carlo Franchetti
- Expert
4.8
(36)
280
Ascent to Rifugio Franchetti from Valico del Laghetto – Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e dei Monti della Laga04:35
9.12km
780m
Expert4.8
(8)
85
From Prati di Tivo to Rifugio Carlo Franchetti04:50
8.75km
950m
Expert4.9
(20)
120
Rifugio Carlo Franchetti – Corno Grande Western Summit loop from Prati di Tivo06:57
11.9km
1,380m
Tips
The refuge is located at 2,433 meters above sea level and was inaugurated in 1960. From here it is possible to access the normal routes and the via ferratas. Reachable only on foot, and offers refreshment and kitchen services, telephone, gas heating, telephone and radio, 23 beds and bathroom. During the summer the refuge is open from the beginning of June to the end of September, while from October to May it is only open on request and with reservation (the contact number is Tel. 0861-959634 / 333-2324474).
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•November 16, 2022
Ref. Positioned in a strategic place with a beautiful panorama and a base for many excursions and climbing on the Gran Sasso
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Description
Location: Pietracamela, Teramo, Abruzzo, Italy
Best Hikes to Rifugio Carlo Franchetti
- Expert
4.8
(36)
280
Ascent to Rifugio Franchetti from Valico del Laghetto – Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e dei Monti della Laga04:35
9.12km
780m
Expert4.8
(8)
85
From Prati di Tivo to Rifugio Carlo Franchetti04:50
8.75km
950m
Expert4.9
(20)
120
Rifugio Carlo Franchetti – Corno Grande Western Summit loop from Prati di Tivo06:57
11.9km
1,380m
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