– Lat/Long: 45.80° N 7.90° E
Rifugio Abate Carestia Antonio – Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering information
Rifugio Abate Carestia Antonio Guide
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- Facilities: Rifugio Abate Carestia Antonio is located at 2, 201 m in the Rissuolo valley of Val Vogna, managed by CAI Varallo Sesia and operated by Rifugi Monterosa. Opened in 1995 atop the ruins of an older shelter, it honors botanist‑mountaineer Antonio Carestia. With 24 bunks (plus a 4‑bed winter room), it offers electric lighting, hot water, Wi‑Fi, and a welcoming restaurant—ideal for families and climbers alike.
- Bookable: -
- Sleeps: 24
It is located near Alpe Pile, on the route to the Corno Bianco. The refuge was built in 1995 on the ruins of an old cabin and is named after Abbot Antonio Carestia, a botanist and mountaineer. It is open during the summer season and has a winter shelter that is always open.
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| 1. | Corno Bianco (3320 m) | 2.5 km |
| 2. | Bivacco Don Ravelli Luigi (2504 m) | 4.0 km |
| 3. | Bivacco Gastaldi Carlo (2630 m) | 4.3 km |
| 4. | Rifugio Zar Senni (1664 m) | 5.0 km |
| 5. | Monterosa Resort (2215 m) | 5.9 km |
| 6. | Rifugio del Gabiet (2375 m) | 6.7 km |
| 7. | Gressoney Bike Park (2044 m) | 6.7 km |
| 8. | Rifugio Città di Mortara (1945 m) | 6.8 km |
| 9. | Alpe Salei (1707 m) | 7.3 km |
| 10. | Rifugio Guglielmina (2880 m) | 7.7 km |