Casale Grascette, Amandola

Casale Grascette: location

The hut is at about 1,700 m above sea level, on the north side of Monte Amandola, along a dirt road. It is reached on foot from the Rifugio Città di Amandola, on the Campolungo plain (about 1,200 m). From Amandola, drive up toward the hamlet of Garulla following the signs for the rifugio, then park on the grassy plateau of Campolungo.

From the rifugio, trail 241 (E6) covers just under 3 km with about 500 m of ascent. Alternatively, climb to the cross on Monte Amandola and continue north, without a marked path, across the grassland. The unpaved road serving the hut also comes from Pintura di Bolognola, passing Monte Berro.

Casale Grascette: facilities

The hut is unstaffed, so there is no manager. Inside there are a room with a kitchen, a bedroom and a bathroom. The municipality of Amandola has obtained the concession for it.

Water is a sensitive point. The fountain-troughs near the hut have been found not working in the past. Higher up there is a water intake from which water flows only when the cisterns are too full. So it is better to bring your own supply.

Other places to stay are on the page on where to stay in Amandola. The starting point of the hike is the Rifugio Città di Amandola.

Things to see near Casale Grascette

The summit of Monte Amandola, marked by a cross, is a few minutes from the hut. From there the view covers the northern sector of the range, from Corno Grande to the Conero. The north side of Monte Priora can also be seen from the hut.

Continuing on route E6 leads to the Casale Ara del Re, about 2.5 km along trail 244. From there it is possible to climb toward the Sella Bassete and Pizzo Tre Vescovi, but without dogs: they are allowed only as far as the Casale Ara del Re. Another stop on the loop is Casale Ricci, followed by the rock face of the Balzo Rosso.