We are in the realm of deer and chamois: here live the park’s largest herds of these two iconic species. Watching the Apennine chamois spring among the rocks and majestic groups of deer crossing the valleys gives you the true feeling of being in the wild heart of Europe. The Rifugio Campitelli offers a cozy and welcoming environment to recharge after a day spent exploring the surrounding trails. Its exterior architecture and rustic interior reflect the tradition of Central Apennine mountain huts. The warmth of wood and the crackling stove create an ideal atmosphere to relax and enjoy the silence of nature. Not only is it an ideal starting point for hikes and walks, but a place to reconnect with tranquility and your own pace. It offers 10 comfortable beds with linens, renewable‑source electricity, amenities, and hot water. Guests can savor traditional dishes while enjoying the genuine hospitality typical of this land. For large groups, the refuge also allows overnight stays in tents, offering a more immersive nature experience without sacrificing comfort and safety.

How your stay helps rewilding efforts

Campitelli Mountain hut let Wildlife Adventures to connect many people to nature: hosting them and promoting activities. The location becomes a base-camp to develop and perform activities combining outdoor experiences and trainings, educational workshops and outdoor activities dedicated to wildlife, biodiversity, ecosystem, local traditions. Campitelli mountain hut is now participating to the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas process: a practical management tool that enables Protected Areas to develop tourism sustainably. The core element of the Charter is the collaboration between all interested parties to develop a common strategy and action plan for tourism development, based on an in-depth analysis of the local situation. The objective is the protection of the natural and cultural heritage and the continuous improvement of tourism management in the protected area in favor of the environment, the local population, businesses and visitors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring The refuge provides the essentials for overnight stays: a bed, mattress, pillow, and plenty of blankets. There’s no need to bring a sleeping bag or sleeping mat from home, especially during the summer. However, for personal hygiene and out of respect for others, you must bring a sleeping-sheet bag (lightweight and compact). Check-in: from 3:00 PM on the day of arrival Check-out: by 10:00 AM on the day of departure After 10:00 PM, lights are turned off to allow early risers a good night’s rest and to give nature back its space. Be sure to bring a modern headlamp, preferably one with a low-light red LED, perfect for reading or going to the bathroom without disturbing the rest of the room. Slippers are not mandatory but are highly recommended. Hiking boots are not allowed on the wooden floors inside the hut. If you don’t have slippers, bring an extra pair of socks to use indoors. Showers are not always available, but water for freshening up is generally provided. It’s advisable to bring the bare essentials for personal hygiene: a toothbrush, toothpaste, and a microfiber towel, which is ideal for its compact size and light weight. Suggested routes How to get to the refuge From Alfedena Lago Montagna Spaccata Trail K2 PNALM Elevation gain: 400 m Duration: 2 hours From Barrea Valico di Barrea – Campitelli Trail K3–L2 PNALM Elevation gain: 400 m Duration: 3 hours From Picinisco Prati di Mezzo – Campitelli Trail N1–L1 PNALM Elevation gain: 500 m Duration: 5 hours From Pizzone Starting point: Valle di Mezzo – Campitelli Trail M6–M15–L4 PNALM Elevation gain: 670 m Duration: 5 hours