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Duca degli Abruzzi Hut

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Duca degli Abruzzi Hut

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Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga

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  • Location: L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

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    September 13, 2022

    Hiking

    This place is very beautiful, with a beautiful view of the valley called 'little Nepal'. You can drink and eat and you can pay by card, not just cash. Easy hike from the cable car, about 200-300 meters of elevation gain. It is also possible to stay overnight.
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    June 27, 2026

    Hiking

    Rifugio Duca degli Abruzzi is located at an altitude of 2,388 meters on Monte Portella and is one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Gran Sasso massif. The mountain …
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    June 27, 2026

    Hiking

    OPENING HOURS, always useful to know before you go up!

    Rifugio Duca degli Abruzzi is open daily for the summer season.

    The opening hours and seasons are arranged as follows: summer season (continuously open)
    Period: From June 15 to the end of September, the mountain hut is open non-stop every day.
    Daytime (kitchen/bar): You can usually go there from approx. 08:30 to 17:00 for drinks, snacks, and lunch.
    Overnight stay: If you have booked an overnight stay in advance, you can join for dinner in the evening.
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    Elevation 2,360 m

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    Location: L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

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