The Rifugio Terraegna is located in an area of true wilderness between Pescasseroli and Bisegna, in the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, at the foot of the long ridge of the Montagna Grande. The newly renovated refuge offers warm Italian hospitality, cuisine and a magical spot to rest in the mountains. A double room and a shared room accommodate romantic stays from two guests sharing or larger groups of ten exploring and hiking in the area. The mountain refuge has the necessary creature comforts like hot water and some limited electricity from solar power, but mobile connection is scarce and provides you with the perfect getaway. Accessible by foot and mountain-bike, the amount of vehicle traffic is limited to insure the most remote experience possible. The setting of the refuge provides a magical place to explore from, enjoy a sunset in summer after a days hiking or listen to wolves howling in the colder nights. The opening period is from April to November, but it is possible to request accommodation for hikers and groups at other times. In any case, it is always advisable to check availability by booking in advance online or through our information centre.

How your stay helps rewilding efforts

Terraegna 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. Terraegna mountain hut obtained in 2018 acknowledgment from European Charter for Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas: 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. From Pescasseroli Templo – Vallone Filarello Path Z1-A1 PNALM Vertical drop 450 m Average time 2 h From Pescasseroli Valle di Prato Rosso – Terraegna Path A1 PNALM Vertical drop 610 m Average time 3.30 h From Bisegna Gole d’Appia – Terraegna Path A1 PNALM Vertical drop 520 m Average time 2.30 h From Scanno Scanno – Valico del Carapale Path A3-A1 PNALM Vertical drop 1000 m Average time 4 h From Villalago Villalago – Valico Argatone Path W3-A1 PNALM Vertical drop 920 m Average time 4 h