Rifugio Altino

The mountain and the people who made Rifugio Altino so special and welcoming are still its true soul. I haven’t been able to visit since the explosion and earthquake devastated most of the buildings. I hope to return one day. Until then, I really recommend going and helping Rifugio Altino come back to life.

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We left feeling like we’d been taken advantage of, which is a real shame for somewhere we used to recommend to everyone. The food quality has dropped, prices have gone up without justification, and the value for money is now unacceptable. There were three of us, and we skipped starters and desserts, ordering only first and second courses. One person had just a plain first course with oil, parmesan, and salt. Still, the bill was €90, as if all three of us had eaten a full meal. The receipt didn’t list the individual items, so there was no way to tell what we were paying for. A very unpleasant lack of transparency. A restaurant that used to stand for quality and hospitality is now unrecognizable. Unfortunately, we won’t be back.

We’d just finished a beautiful trek and arrived tired and hungry at the Altino Refuge, only to find it was mountain snail day. The staff welcomed us so warmly and took such good care of us through lunch. The place was fully booked, but the service was still attentive and quick. The portions were generous, and the food was delicious, with genuine traditional flavors. Thanks again, and keep it up!