Self-Catering Hut
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· 1,789 m
Rifugio al Legn
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Al Legn HutPhoto: Fabio Balassi, Ascona-Locarno Tourism
The modern structure that fits very well in the landscape lies within the warm atmosphere that only wood can create. Arranged on three floors with all modern facilities (shower and toilet), is suspended between sky and the lake, two panoramic terraces complete the offer of refuge "Al Legn."
12 beds, toilet and shower, wood and gas kitchen. The slopes of Gridone near Alpe Arolgia, are a natural balcony at 1800 m. The refuge "Al Legn" is reflected in the blue of Lake Maggiore, over the Brissago islands where the vegetation of Mediterranean and exotic species, favored by the mild climate Insubric, are ideal living conditions.
Open all year round, easily reachable by paths.
Opened in 1995, offers 12 beds, is a modern place for a pleasant stopover on the way up to Gridone both as a basis for the crossings to and from the Centovalli Valley, the Onsernone Valley and Vallemaggia.
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Number of beds in dorm
12
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Year built 1992hiker friendly
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Rifugio al LegnAlpe Arolgia
6614 Brissago
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'694'951E 1'108'609N
DD
46.122290, 8.667022
DMS
46°07'20.2"N 8°40'01.3"E
UTM
32T 474273 5107688
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