The "La Vecchia" refuge (1870 m) stands on a very panoramic natural balcony towards the Gran Sasso and overlooking the Rocche plateau and the Sirente meadows. Located in a clearing among the beech trees,
The refuge is splendid and well maintained, all in stone and wood, a small hut of the gnomes, or a hobbit house, depending on your taste ...

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Alessio D'Arcangelis

October 4, 2025

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The bivouac must be taken care of: don't leave practically useless objects behind with the excuse of leaving them for someone else to come. A gas canister with enough gas for perhaps one cigarette is best taken back down the valley. I threw away the cards last time and replaced them with new ones. The bivouac should be left "slightly" better than it was when you found it.

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BeCycling

July 20, 2023

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The La Vecchia refuge is a bivouac located on the Mandra Murata hill at an altitude of 1830 metres, along the crest of Monte Sirente. With a panoramic view of the Gran Sasso and the Rocche plateau, it is always open and offers an excellent possibility for hikers to sleep.

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1. Rifugio La Vecchia Loop from Rovere

9.14km

03:16

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Hike the moderate 5.7-mile Ascent to Rifugio La Vecchia loop from Rovere, offering panoramic views of Gran Sasso and a charming mountain hut

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2. Rovere – Rovere loop from Rovere

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3. Rovere – View of Ovindoli loop from Rovere

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1. Rifugio La Vecchia Loop from Rovere

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