Rifugio Valasco - CUNEO

The walk up to the Rifugio Valasco starts from the Valdieri Terme. It is a pleasant walk, not too hard and it also has a mountain bike track. The 5 km to reach the plateau is pleasant with beautiful views. Keep in mind it is a steep valley. Once you reach the plateau, well wow! The staff is really nice and attentive and they know well the area because it is run by a local who was the great great grandson of the original shepherd appointed by the Savoia King back in the 1800's. Yes this was originally a hunting ground for the Savoia nobility. It has a story, the staff is passionate and it is also a great starting point for more challenging hikes. Open all year round they even organize New Years Eve. For city people always keep in mind that you are at 1700 meters well up in the mountains so do not expect luxury.

Il rifugio era l'ex casa di caccia vittoriosa di Emanuele, e ancora conserva il suo autentico aspetto. La pianura di Valasco è molto bella, e dal rifugio partono escursioni imperdibili come quella al lago Valscura o verso quote più elevate. Ci siamo fermati per l'aperitivo e abbiamo approfittato per due spritz più raffinati. Il prezzo è in linea con le aspettative, con formaggi e carni di alta qualità e molto ricercati! Grande esperienza!