Lepini Mountain Huts

It has never been very popular in the Lepini mountains to go on mountain hut tours like other parts of Italy and in fact few people are aware of the existence of this type of structure. These huts are often very Spartan, and can be used as bivouacs in case of emergency, to join up long itineraries (like the Alta via) or as a destination in itself to enjoy yourself in the middle of almost unspoilt nature. Usually they are private constructions but kept open deliberately to act as emergency shelters for hikers or else closed but with keys available by prior arrangement with the warden. Others, instead, are actually managed like alpine huts and in addition to overnight accommodation also offer meals (all this has to be booked in advance and is limited according to the number of people and the season). The only thing missing in these places is water, with few exceptions, therefore you need to take that into account. Obviously, if you use these structures you need to behave in a civilised manner and with the utmost respect. Both inside and outside should be left as clean as you found it and if you can, more welcoming and with more supplies (for example if would be a good idea for everybody who uses these facilities to leave some long-life food products to eat or drink or where possible a contribution in cash)

Capanna Francischella (Hotel Pinguino), one of the most popular bivouacs on Lontro (© Funaro) 

(Casetta Forestale) Usually shut but can be used subject to prior agreement. For info: Gruppo Montagna 1 069678458 – 3398701187 https://sites.google.com/site/ gruppomontagna1 Cori – in the area Canali, 41.626066, 12.948809

RIFUGIO OSTERIA DEL PORTO 750m

(Cesa Caluvejo) Usually open. For info: Pro loco Maenza 3286849372 Maenza – south of Colle Calvello, 41.541747, 13.205779

RIFUGIO PIZZACCHIO 845m

© Gatti Hut warden (on reservation). For info: Angelo Gatti 3478618274 Patrica – south of M Cacume, further down than Cereso sul Piano la Noce, 41.568076, 13.228783. Yes water

RIFUGIO DELL’ESCURSIONISTA 865m

© Davelli Hut warden (on reservation). For info: Danilo Davelli +39 3200575252 www.cesadeimontilepini.com Segni – Valle Piscialoglio, 41.667178, 12.970287

RIFUGIO LA CESA DEI MONTI LEPINI 870m

© Corsi Hut warden (on reservation. For info: Ass. la Cesa dei Monti Lepini - 347 1043102 Segni – a nord di M.te Locino, 41.666619, 12.969451)

RIFUGIO MARIONE 885m

(Rifugio Scocciapane) Hut warden (on reservation. For info: Angelo Gatti - 3478618274 Patrica – south of M Cacume, just below the water fountain Scorciapane, 41.570370, 13.231691. Yes water Restructured but currently not fit to live in. For info: Associazione Tutela Altopiano Collemezzo 3204284639 – 3289119753 – 3297964680 Montelanico – adjacent to lake Volubro on the plains of Collemezzo, 41.619702, 13.012682

RIFUGIO VALLE FORANA 812m

Hut warden (on reservation). For info: Tiziano Camilli – Ass. Rosa canina +39 3293146961 Gorga – in the centre of v. Forana, 41.659526, 13.130063

RISTORANTE-OSTELLO L’EREMO 849m

(Rifugio Sant’Erasmo) Hut warden (on reservation). For info: Elio Romanzi - 3338838057 Roccagorga – south of M. Pizzone, end of asphalt road adjacent to l’Eremo di Sant’Erasmo, 41.544818, 13.122534. Yes water

RIFUGIO STAZZO CANALI 880m

© Raimondi Usually open. For info: Ass. La Miangola +39 3701521638 Segni – on the slopes of Fosse del Pero, 41.670813, 12.985506

CAPANNA GONNELLA 912m

(Rifugio el Corvo) Usually open For info: Compagnia Arcieri di Carpineto Romano Carpineto Romano – near the road below Acquicciola, 41.570565, 13.117399). Yes water

CAPANNA DE FRANCISCO 930m

Usually open. For info: Tiziano Camilli - Ass. Rosa Canina - 3293146961 Gorga – towards the end of v. Forana right orographic side, 41.659630, 13.142228

Usually open. For info: Tiziano Camilli - Ass. Rosa Canina - 3293146961 Gorga – north-west of Rave S. Maria, 41.658775, 13.148227

RIFUGIO CASALE SCARANA 1045m

(Rifugio Forestale Scarano) In ruins –only for emergency. Carpineto – east of Cima Caprarella, small detour to the right of the path, 724, 41.588160, 13.153160

RIFUGIO BONIFACIO 1085m

Disused – only for emergency. Gorga – along the dirt road, heading up shortly before Fontana Canai, 41.626350, 13.146184. Yes water (nearby)

RIFUGIO CASETTA MARTORELLI 1190m

Usually open. Morolo – near the ruins of capanna Martorelli, at the entrance of valle Cupa, 41.647178, 13.153960

RIFUGIO DELL’ORSO 1220m

© Vendetta Usually open – only for emergency. For info: Ass. Amici del Cavallo. Gorga – Fossa dell’Orso, 41.630414, 13.144587

RIFUGIO DELLA VETICA 1250m

(Rifugio dei Cacciatori) Usually open. Morolo – South of Rave la Monna, 41.621768, 13.175235 Usually closed but can be used upon prior agreement. For info: Gruppo Ippico Capreo +39 3382553750 Carpineto Romano – Valle Cengia, along the path 713 delle Matreagne, 41.597062, 13.052437

RIFUGIO LIBERAMONTE 1056m

(Rifugio Sant’Angelo) Usually open. For info: Proloco di Bassiano Bassiano – along the road above the water spring S. Angelo, 41.566230, 13.067306

CAPANNA MAGUCCIO 1090m

(Rifugio Santa Serena) Usually open For info: Pro loco Supino Supino – Pian della Croce, near the play ground, 41.601781, 13.165525. Yes water (nearby)

RIFUGIO CANAI 1200m

Usually open. Gorga – south of Cima Piccolaro, 41.629189, 13.149040

RIFUGI PASTORALI DEL LONTRO 1257/1278m

(Capanne: Albucci, Francischella, D’Aligi, Girone, Gaetano, Agliocco, Tiberioe Caglineglio) Usually all open. Morolo – Piani del Lontro, 41.636963, 13.172074

RIFUGIO CROCE I PRETI 1319m

(Capanna de Mirco) Usually open. Morolo – near Croce dei Preti, 41.629794, 13.174737

We report the presence of other two mountain huts, which for logistical reasons, have not been included in this list: Rifugio Associazione Butteri dei M.Lepini, altitude 660m, for info +39 3397370556 (Sezze-valle 3 Pozzi); Rifugio la Casermetta, altitude of 700m, for info +39 3479097963 (Sermoneta - west of M.Furchiavecchia).