Rifugio dott. Giovanni Rondolini
The place
Unstaffed alpine hut at 1,324 m at Alpe San Giacomo, in the commune of Villadossola (Verbano-Cusio-Ossola). Stone building with a slate roof, built in 1930 and inaugurated on 31 July 1932. Twelve beds, two main rooms (kitchen and dining room) plus a wooden loft. Equipped with a stove, a fireplace, a sink and kitchen utensils. Water available nearby in summer, wood heating. Owned by the CAI Villadossola section since 1994. Always open, keys available at the CAI office in Villadossola. Panoramic position between Valle Ossola and Valle Antrona, near a 17th-century oratory.
Getting there
Around 2 h 30 from Villadossola or Pallanzeno, or 2 h 15 from Seppiana.
The setting
Alpe San Giacomo between Valle Ossola and Valle Antrona, near a 17th-century oratory.
A bit of history
Originally built in 1930, inaugurated on 31 July 1932. Owned by Dr. Giovanni Rondolini, given to the CAI Villadossola section in 1994 for a token rent.
