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Rifugio Brunek Reopens: News at Etna North
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Welcome Back Brunek: The Heart of Etna North

2025-12-22 Etna Excursion Team 5 min read

It's official: on December 20, 2025, the historic Rifugio Brunek reopened. Located at 1450m along the Mareneve road, immersed in the Ragabo pine forest, it has always been a reference point for skiers and mushroom hunters. The new management promises great news.

A Complete Renovation

Although the lava stone and wood exterior has remained faithful to tradition, the interior has been renovated. The rooms (double, triple, and a suite) now have modern private bathrooms and efficient heating.

The bar and restaurant area has been moved to the first floor to enjoy the view of the forest. It is the ideal place for a hot chocolate after a snowshoe hike.

Rifugio Brunek

Mountain Cuisine

The menu focuses on classics: macaroni with black pork sauce, legume soups, grilled sausage, and porcini mushrooms (gathered right in the surrounding woods).

The management also focuses heavily on evening events: sunset aperitifs in the large outdoor space that can host up to 200 people in summer.

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Why Choose It

  • Typical Restaurant
  • Accommodation (New rooms)
  • Bar and Cafeteria
  • Large Parking
  • Snowshoe Rental (in future)

Practical Info

Question Answer
Altitude 1450m a.s.l.
Location Ragabo Pine Forest (Linguaglossa)
Opening Year-round
Specialty Mushrooms and Black Pork
Contacts Official Social Page

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