Rifugio Garulla G.A.S., Amandola
Rifugio Garulla G.A.S., Amandola
- Type
- Hostel
- Address
- Villa Garulla SuperioreAmandola (FM)
- Phone
- +39 347 1921635
- rifugioamandola@gmail.com
- Website
- rifugiogarulla.com
Source: site database, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
The Rifugio Garulla G.A.S. in Amandola is in the hamlet of Garulla Superiore, at the foot of Monte Amandola. It is a stage of the Grande Anello dei Sibillini (GAS). The hut is a public facility owned by the municipality of Amandola and run by the Giacomozzi family. It has 6 rooms with 31 beds and a restaurant serving local food.
On the map
Points from the site database. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors · Protomaps.
Rifugio Garulla G.A.S.: location
The hut stands in Garulla Superiore, a hamlet of the municipality of Amandola, at the foot of Monte Amandola. The centers of Amandola and Sarnano are a few minutes away by car.
Those coming up from Pintura di Bolognola can also reach the hut along a 6 km dirt road. In winter, it is best to check that it is passable before taking it. For those walking the Grande Anello dei Sibillini, the hut offers a transfer service from Pintura di Bolognola: it is best to request it when booking.
Rifugio Garulla G.A.S.: services
On reservation, the hut offers several types of accommodation: from tent pitches to rooms with breakfast, with half board available. There are 6 rooms, one of them accessible. The style is simple, that of a mountain hut.
The restaurant serves dishes inspired by Marche tradition, and that of Amandola in particular, with local ingredients. Specialties include "fregnacce di Amandola". Other services include parking, and those arriving by bike will find an equipped space for cleaning and fixing motorcycles, e-bikes and bicycles. For prices, it is best to ask the hut directly. Other places to stay are on the page on where to stay in Amandola.
Things to see near Rifugio Garulla G.A.S.
From the hut, hikes and mountain bike rides lead to the Campolungo plain, the springs of the Ambro, Monte Castel Manardo, Pizzo Tre Vescovi and Monte Priora. Closer by there are walks toward Valle Caprina and the Balzo Rosso, where many wild orchids bloom in spring. Birdwatchers can observe the golden eagle, the kestrel and the peregrine falcon.
The Amandola Nature Trail starts near the hut, a loop of about three hours through woods, clearings and meadows. By car, the Abbazia dei SS. Vincenzo e Anastasio and the Santuario dell'Ambro can be reached. In winter there is cross-country skiing and ski touring.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Rifugio Garulla G.A.S. a stage of the Grande Anello dei Sibillini?
How many beds does the Rifugio Garulla G.A.S. have?
Nearby
What to see nearby
- Pozze dell'AcquasantaWaterfall2.8 km
- Monte AmandolaPeak2.8 km
- Cascate del PellegrinoWaterfall2.9 km
Where to stay
- Agriturismo Nonnu Luì, AmandolaFarm stay100 m
- Rifugio Valle Caprina, AmandolaBivouac or unstaffed hut1.4 km
- Rifugio Città di AmandolaMountain hut2.4 km
Where to eat
- La Patata Bollente, SarnanoRestaurant3.2 km
- Scherzi a Parte, SarnanoRestaurant3.3 km
- Agriturismo Le Querce, SarnanoRestaurant3.5 km
Straight-line distances.