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Rifugio escursionistico di Cupi, Visso

Rifugio escursionistico di Cupi, Visso

Type
Mountain hut
Address
Via Piana 1 (Fraz. Cupi), 62039 Visso (MC)Visso (MC)
Phone
0737 971041 / 329 236 0683
Website
rifugiocupi.it

Source: site database.

The Rifugio escursionistico di Cupi, a hiking refuge in Visso, is in the village of Cupi, at about 1,000 m above sea level, between Visso and Lago di Fiastra. It is the refuge at the end of the first walking stage of the Grande Anello dei Sibillini, the long-distance loop around the Sibillini Mountains. The historic building has been unsafe since the 2016/2017 earthquakes. In May 2024 the Conferenza Regionale approved the feasibility project for its repair; in the meantime, guests are hosted in a temporary hiking refuge. Other accommodation is listed on the page where to stay in Visso.

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Points from the site database. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors · Protomaps.

Rifugio escursionistico di Cupi: location

The refuge stands in Cupi, a hamlet of the municipality of Visso, in the province of Macerata. From Visso, follow the main road toward Macerata and pass Borgo Sant'Antonio. After a few minutes, turn right for Cupi, pass the Sanctuary of Macereto, and after about 5 minutes the village is reached.

From Civitanova Marche, take the 77 expressway toward Foligno to its end, then continue toward Pievebovigliana and Fiordimonte. At Fiordimonte turn left, rather than going straight on as the GPS suggests.

Rifugio escursionistico di Cupi: services

The temporary refuge consists of 4 modules, each with a bathroom and equipped kitchen, one of them accessible to people with reduced mobility, for a maximum of 16 beds. Before setting out, it is worth checking availability with the manager.

Rifugio escursionistico di Cupi: what to see nearby

From the village of Cupi, the Santuario di Macereto is 3 km away, Visso about 14 km and Fiastra about 10 km. The surrounding plateaus can be explored on foot, by mountain bike and on horseback. The village has the Museo della Pastorizia (sheep farming museum) and the church of Ss. Redentore e S. Maria.

The first stage of the Grande Anello, Visso-Cupi, is 12.1 km long, with 800 m of ascent, 432 m of descent and 4 to 4.5 hours of walking.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Rifugio escursionistico di Cupi?

The refuge is in Cupi, a hamlet of Visso, in the province of Macerata, at about 1,000 m above sea level. From the village, the Santuario di Macereto is 3 km away, while Visso is about 14 km away and Fiastra about 10 km. It is reached by car from Visso, passing the Santuario di Macereto.

Is the Cupi refuge usable after the earthquake?

The building has been unsafe since the 2016/2017 earthquakes. In May 2024 the technical and economic feasibility project for its repair was approved. In the meantime, guests are hosted in a temporary hiking refuge made of modules; before setting out, it is best to contact the manager.

How long is the Grande Anello stage from Visso to Cupi?

The first stage of the Grande Anello, from Visso to Cupi, is 12.1 km long, with 800 m of ascent and 432 m of descent. The walking time is 4 to 4.5 hours.

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