PNRC refuge
Asinau refuge
Below Monte Incudine at 1,534 m, the Asinau refuge opens the swing towards the Bavella massif. Destroyed by fire in 2016 and rebuilt, it has no dorm bunks — only bivouac and tents.
Essentials
The essentials
Key facts
- Altitude · 1,534 m
- Distance · km 157.5 from Calenzana
- On the trail · Between Usciolu and I Paliri
- Capacity · 28 places
- Coordinates · 41.8411, 9.2145
- Management · PNRC · staffed refuge
Book this refuge
Bedding: bivouac or PNRC tent — no dorm bunk.
Booking is compulsory on the Park's official system, by date and place. Refuges are staffed from 16 May to 4 October 2026.
A sleeping bag is required (no blankets provided); meals are ordered from the warden, not online.
On the ground
The refuge on the ground
This is where you decide the next day's route: the alpine Bavella variant (airy, cabled) or the gentler standard path. The neighbouring Asinau sheepfold rounds out the stage's meal options.
Refuge destroyed by fire in March 2016, since rebuilt.
Facilities — indicative, confirm with the warden
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