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Rifugio Garulla G.A.S., Amandola

Rifugio Garulla G.A.S., Amandola

Type
Hostel
Address
Villa Garulla SuperioreAmandola (FM)
Phone
+39 347 1921635
Email
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?

Yes. The hut, in Garulla Superiore in the municipality of Amandola, is a stage point on the Grande Anello dei Sibillini. Those walking the loop can request a transfer from Pintura di Bolognola to the hut. The hut is also a base for hikes and mountain bike rides.

How many beds does the Rifugio Garulla G.A.S. have?

The hut has 6 rooms with a total of 31 beds, and one room is accessible. Accommodation ranges from tent pitches to rooms with breakfast, with half board available, on reservation. There is also a restaurant.