PNRC refuge
Petra Piana refuge
Perched at 1,850 m, Petra Piana offers one of the most open views on the GR20. It's also the start of the famous ridge variant that reaches l'Onda along the heights.
Essentials
The essentials
Key facts
- Altitude · 1,850 m
- Distance · km 72.5 from Calenzana
- On the trail · Between Manganu and l'Onda
- Capacity · 25 beds + bivouac
- Coordinates · 42.1981, 9.0523
- Management · PNRC · staffed refuge
Book this refuge
Bedding: dorm bunk, PNRC tent or bivouac (subject to availability).
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
The refuge serves breakfast, half board and runs a small shop. From here, two options: the airy, panoramic ridge variant, or the standard valley route — your call depending on weather and form.
Facilities — indicative, confirm with the warden
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