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Rifugio Casali, Ussita

Rifugio Casali, Ussita

Type
Mountain hut
Municipality
CasaliUssita (MC)
Elevation
1,100 m
Phone
+39 340 482 6072
Website
facebook.com

Source: site database, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Rifugio Casali in Ussita stands at about 1,100 m above sea level, in the hamlet of Casali, at the foot of the Monte Bove faces. It has a restaurant and a dormitory with nine beds. It is also a starting point for hikes toward the Val di Panico and other Sibillini peaks. The old building has been unusable since October 2016, and the business continues in a relocated building nearby.

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Rifugio Casali: Location in Ussita

The refuge is in the hamlet of Casali, in the municipality of Ussita, inside the Sibillini National Park in the Sibillini Mountains. The new building is a prefabricated structure built by the Civil Protection agency, just below the church and the village. It is a few meters from the old refuge, which is owned by the municipality.

After the 2016 earthquake the Casali-Ussita provincial road remained closed until July 2021. From Visso, follow the signs for Ussita and continue on a paved road to Casali.

Rifugio Casali: Services

The refuge has a restaurant with about sixty seats, between the indoor dining room and an outdoor area, facing the Monte Bove face. For overnight stays there is a dormitory with nine beds. The kitchen serves traditional dishes made with locally sourced products. There are wines from local wineries, draft beers and a fireplace.

Opening periods change with the seasons. In 2023 the refuge was open every day in summer and only on weekends in winter. Check the dates and book before setting out. For other accommodations in the area, see the page about where to stay in Ussita.

Rifugio Casali: What to See Nearby

Casali is home to the church of Santi Vincenzo e Anastasio, a small Romanesque stone church. It was damaged by the 2016 earthquake and in 2021 was still held up by scaffolding.

From Casali, trails lead to the Val di Panico, the Rifugio del Fargno, Pizzo Berro, Pizzo Tre Vescovi and Monte Priora. Traverses toward Monte Vettore and Castelluccio di Norcia are also possible.

Frequently asked questions

How many beds does Rifugio Casali have?

The refuge has a dormitory with nine beds, set up in the relocated building after the 2016 earthquake. Besides overnight stays it offers a restaurant. It is best to book ahead, especially outside the periods of daily opening.

How do you get to Rifugio Casali?

The refuge can be reached by car. From Visso, follow the signs for Ussita and continue on a paved road to the hamlet of Casali. The Casali-Ussita provincial road, closed after 2016, reopened in July 2021.

Can the old Rifugio Casali still be used?

No. The old municipal building has been unusable since October 2016, after the earthquake tremors. The business restarted in a relocated prefabricated building a few meters away, built with the support of the municipality of Ussita and the Civil Protection agency.

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