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Rifugio Duca degli Abruzzi at Lake Scaffaiolo

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Rifugio Duca degli Abruzzi at Lake Scaffaiolo

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Rifugio Duca degli Abruzzi at Lake Scaffaiolo

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Location: Fanano, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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1. Corno alle Scale and Lago Scaffaiolo – loop tour

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2. Laghetto del Cavone to Lago Scaffaiolo

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3. Rifugio Montanaro, Duca degli Abruzzi, Lago Scaffaiolo e Passo Tre Termini — Round trip

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gpsblues - Vittorio Ramponi

August 1, 2021

Managing a refuge in the Apennines may seem simple, but it is not. In this story we come into contact with the managers of the Duca degli Abruzzi Refuge in an "ordinary" winter weekend: appennino.netlify.app/vita-da-rifugio

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Davide98

September 9, 2021

The Duca degli Abruzzi refuge was the first alpine refuge built on the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, more precisely on the shores of Lake Scaffaiolo.
It was inaugurated on 30 June 1878 thanks to the joint initiative of the CAI of Florence and that of Bologna. On 23 August 1902 it was rebuilt again and dedicated to Prince Louis of Savoy, Duke of the Abruzzi. Due to the climate, war and vandalism, the refuge was rebuilt three times, on 17 September 1911, 29 August 1926 and in the summer of 1965, when it was built in yellow painted sheet metal. On 30 September 2001 the new Duca degli Abruzzi hut was inaugurated, in masonry, with a much better visual impact than the previous one.

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BeCycling

March 9, 2025

The Rifugio Duca degli Abruzzi, at 2,388 m, is located in the heart of the Gran Sasso on the crest of Monte Portella. It is open from June to September, offers typical Abruzzo cuisine and the possibility of overnight stays. It can be reached from Campo Imperatore, and on weekends it is advisable to book by contacting the managers. More information on the website: rifugioducadegliabruzzi.it

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Location: Fanano, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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Rifugio Duca degli Abruzzi at Lake Scaffaiolo

1. Corno alle Scale and Lago Scaffaiolo – loop tour

2. Laghetto del Cavone to Lago Scaffaiolo

3. Rifugio Montanaro, Duca degli Abruzzi, Lago Scaffaiolo e Passo Tre Termini — Round trip

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