Top 20 Huts and Cabins around Giaveno

For families, the Melano Mountain Hut (Casa Canada) is highly recommended due to its easy accessibility, requiring only a 45-minute walk from Brun or Dairin. It's entirely constructed from wood and offers 25 beds. Another great option is Selleries Hut, known for its warm welcome and family-friendly atmosphere.

Yes, both Toesca Hut and Melano Mountain Hut (Casa Canada) are open all year. Toesca Hut operates daily during the summer season (until the end of September) and on weekends and holidays for the rest of the year. Melano Mountain Hut is also open year-round, making them suitable for visits in any season.

Many huts in the Giaveno area, such as Toesca Hut and Melano Mountain Hut (Casa Canada), offer traditional Piedmontese cuisine. Fontana Mura Hut also serves seasonal Piedmontese dishes made with local ingredients. At Colle del Crò, you can enjoy typical mountain cuisine and pizza.

The Toesca Hut is located deep within the Orsiera-Rocciavrè Natural Park, in Val di Susa. Also situated within the park, at an elevation of 1726 meters, is the Fontana Mura Hut, uniquely positioned near the source of the Sangone river.

Yes, the Fontana Mura Hut is uniquely accessible only on foot or by mountain bike, adding to its secluded charm and offering a more immersive experience in nature.

The huts serve as excellent bases for various outdoor activities. Near Melano Mountain Hut (Casa Canada), you can enjoy rock climbing, trekking, and mountain biking, as it's at the base of Rocca Sbarua. The area around Selleries Hut also offers wonderful opportunities for excursions. For hiking, you can explore routes like the Augusto Monti Trail or the Sorgenti del Sangone loop. Cyclists can tackle challenging routes like the Colle Braida loop. Find more details on nearby routes in the Hiking around Giaveno and Cycling around Giaveno guides.

The Fontana Mura Hut showcases a commitment to sustainability by being equipped with photovoltaic and hydroelectric systems. It's also uniquely positioned near the source of the Sangone river, from which it derives its name.

While not a traditional hut, Colle del Crò, located at a mountain pass, offers an e-bike charging station, a picnic area, and a fountain with fresh water. It also has an inn providing mountain cuisine and accommodation.

Visitors frequently praise the warm welcome, delicious food, and the fantastic excursions available from the huts. For example, Selleries Hut is celebrated for its hospitality and food, while Fontana Mura Hut is known for its friendly staff and great cake. The natural beauty and tranquility of the surroundings are also highly appreciated.

Yes, most huts offer accommodation. Toesca Hut provides accommodation in both rooms and tents. Melano Mountain Hut (Casa Canada) has 25 beds across two rooms, with an additional room for guests with disabilities. Fontana Mura Hut offers 11 beds across two rooms, some with private bathrooms. Colle del Crò also provides hospitality with two available rooms.

Yes, the area offers challenging options. Melano Mountain Hut (Casa Canada) is an ideal base for rock climbing, located at the base of Rocca Sbarua. For challenging hikes, consider routes like the Sorgenti del Sangone loop or the Monte Freidour loop, detailed in the Hiking around Giaveno guide. Cyclists can find difficult routes like the Colle Braida loops in the Cycling around Giaveno guide.

Near Fontana Mura Hut, you'll find the source of the Sangone river and spectacular alpine lakes within the Orsiera-Rocciavrè Natural Park. Colle del Crò offers panoramic views, symbolized by a giant wooden chair perfect for photos, and is located at a mountain pass between Val Lemina and the lower Val Chisone.