Rifugio Guglielmina
Rifugio Guglielmina was an historic alpine hut on the South side of the Monte Rosa range at 2880 m above sea level, situated in the commune of Alagna Valsesia, Piedmont, Italy. Built in 1878 (or the 1860s according to one source),[1] it was destroyed by fire on 22 December 2011.[2]
| Rifugio Guglielmina | |
|---|---|
 Rifugio Guglielmina, March 2009 | |
  Rifugio Guglielmina | |
| Coordinates | 45°52′14.3″N 7°52′20.7″E |
| Country | Italy |
| Location | Passo dei Salati |
| Nearest settlement | Alagna Valsesia |
| Elevation | 2,880 m (9,449 ft) |
| Construction | |
| Built in | 1878 |
| Administration | |
| Owner | Alberto Calaba |
| Facilities | |
| Opening times | closed due to fire |
It had been described as "Europe’s highest hotel", and until its destruction it was run by the great-grandson of the original builder.[1]
In January 2013 the owners, the families Guglielmina and Calaba, announced that they could not afford to reconstruct the building.[3]
References
- "Rifugio Guglielmina History". ZubaSki. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- Fire destroys historic mountain hut
- "Il Rifugio Guglielmina non verrà ricostruito". AostaSera. 7 January 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
Bibliography
- Baedeker, Karl (1928). Switzerland (27 ed.). Leipzig: Karl Baedeker. p. 433.. 27th edition ( Hinrichsen No. E093) of classic guidebooks. Probably referred to passim in all post 1880 editions of this guide.
External links
- "Hotels lost in history: Italy". The Most Famous Hotels in the World. 16 November 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
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