"We stopped for a lunch on a hike in this Rifugio. Now I know that it was a mistake, and would be better to select one that is off the horribly beaten path of Alta Via 1. Food is good, but it does not justify the artificial touristic atmosphere caused by Alta Via 1 bumper to bumper stressed tourists. When we got to the Rifugio, during peak busy lunch time, a horrible loud and aggressive American lady just saved half of the tables outside for her friends that are on their way . Yes, everyone is on his way on Alta Via 1... Eventually we gave up and went inside (which was quite gloomy for that beautiful day). The lady 's friends took their time on the way, we could finish our lunch until they came. No one from the staff did anything (well, can 't blame them, I wouldn 't deal with this lady either). This is just a small story to make the point try to avoid Rifugios that are on Alta Via 1, even if you are walking the Alta Via, step down the beaten path and get to a more atmospheric, calm and local Rifugio. Although food was good, it was not worth this stressed vibe."
