History

The Carlo Franchetti refuge is placed on a wonderful position in the heart of Gran Sasso’s National Park. It was built at the end of 1950 by the C.A.I. Rome (Italian Alpine Club) and it was inaugurated in 1960. It was built with calcareous stones and wood covering. It is 2433 m above the sea level and it’s situated in the middle of Vallone delle Cornacchie.