コンティリアーノの山小屋＆キャビン・トップ5

Shelter open without the need for reservations

Refuge well kept and free

"The chapel erected on the peak which was always called Monte San Francesco, at 1203 m, recalls the hermit's place where Saint Francis lived, under a cloth stretched and tied to four hornbeams, before the foundation of the convent of Greccio. In 1713, Clemente XI wanted to build a chapel in memory. From up there, the view is beautiful: from the left you can see the pink Mount Vettore, then the Reatini mountains, up to the Velino group".

Suitable for families and small groups. Ideal stopping point for multi-day treks. Maximum internal capacity 15 seats. Internal spaces: two bedrooms, an equipped kitchen, a veranda. Wood stoves. Chimney. Running water. Outside toilets and showers. Outdoor spaces: camping area, bbq area, wood-burning oven (under renovation), tree house. https://cognolorefuge.com/

"The structure was completely renovated in 2015 and still needs some works to be fully usable. The "return to use" project plans to equip the building with what is necessary to make the reception of 8- 10 people. A large fireplace, located in the kitchen-dining room, and a "burn-all" type stove will allow you to stay there even in the cold season.".

This chapel is a perfect spot to take a break and enjoy the view. It consists of two rooms, a small church and a refuge area, managed by the local mountain community. Both are always open and offer excellent shelter on rainy autumn and winter days.

A plaque in memory of Luigi Baldi has been affixed to the Rifugio Mattutino. "Keeper of time and nature" reads the plaque, so that everyone, visiting the refuge, can breathe a little of Luigi's way of life by dedicating a thought or a smile to him.

At this crossroads of paths there is a spring with water and picnic tables for taking a break. A little further down there is the Fonte Cognolo refuge, managed by the A.L.A. di Roccantina, is open all year round by reservation.