Aprica, the reconstruction of the Refuge is to Valtellina

was one of the characteristic structures of the ski resort of Aprica'', which is popular in summer, the refuge until the day of its destruction offered the opportunity to stay with rooms equipped with bathroom and shower, bar and restaurant eanche the ability to organize events at high altitude.'' During the summer, the 1920 meters of the shelter are accessible by a dirt road with a practical off-road or on foot. Located in Park Orobie Valtellina, was recently built and opened in 2001. The fire originated

'' in the night between Sunday and Monday, October 11, 2010 was engulfed in flames'' probably originated from inside of the kitchen or from the chimney. The flames are easily propagated in the structure that was completely covered with wood. On the first floor where the bedrooms were located, there is nothing left except for some plasterboard wall, the situation on the ground floor is better'' but the water has soaked walls and wooden floors.

In these weeks we are extending the project to restore the structure, which provide partial modifications to the interior while the exterior architectural feature of the structure that will, in the attached photos.

It also aims, of course, to have a building more safe, isolated, replacing the previous prefabricated walls with masonry. regard to the timing, CAI Aprica has contacted some companies to get quotes for the work, the goal is a reconstruction of'' during summer-autumn, to reopen the shelter in December 2012.

Thanks are expressed by the president of Aprica and Negri City Mountain Community of Valtellina Tirano for their support.