Rifugio Lagazuoi

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The GuardianSep 20

10 of the best mountain huts in Europe: bunkrooms, bothies and bonhomie

Beautifully situated refuges with superlative views offering sanctuary to intrepid hikers and climbers A good mountain hut, I reckon, should be small and only accessible on foot after considerable effort. Throw in a bit of historical interest and I’m bound to be happy. In which case, Cabaña Verónica in the Picos de Europa is a fine start to this list. It sleeps six, and at 2,325 metres requires…

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  • Rifugio NuvolauPlaceOriginally built in 1883, known for stunning light and color.
  • Rifugio LagazuoiPlace
  • Elsewhere
  • Cabaña VerónicaPlacePicos de Europa, SpainFormer US Navy battleship gun turret, sleeps six.
  • LåktatjåkkoPlaceLappland, SwedenThe mountain station was built in 1939 in the middle of the Second World War.
  • Chata pod RysmiPlaceTatra Mountains, SlovakiaTraditional, well-run, basic, close to Rysy summit.
  • KredaricaPlaceTriglav National Park, SloveniaLast stop before Triglav summit, magnificent views.
  • Le Refuge de Ciottulu di MoriPlaceCorsica, FranceBare bones dining room, communal sleeping for 26.
  • BreiðvikPlaceEast Iceland, IcelandOn the coast with bunk rooms and well-appointed kitchen.
  • Elphin BothyPlaceAssynt, United KingdomFormer shepherd's cottage with a fireplace.
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