Rifugio Il Truc In Mompantero

Great location for hiking, great food, fantastic hostess.

We had a lovely coffee and cake here before. After reading the other reviews we were curious about lunch. We didn't get a menu and trusted our host. The primi was gone, but there was still antipasti and secondi. Fine. Unfortunately it was unclear that we got 5 antipasti (after 3 we were already full and then it kept coming) and when we paid we were surprised that we had to pay 50 euros for 3 people. We also thought it was a shame that we didn't know what we could choose from, the vegetarian didn't really have a choice and the last dishes (a kind of cabbage with cheese) were not for us tourists. A beautiful location but unfortunately the 2nd experience with il truc was a lot less.

After a motorbike ride, climbing from the only possible road with a crazy view, we arrive at the refuge hungry and after being warmly welcomed by the young staff, we sit down and meet Mrs. Samantha who immediately proves to be a warm, affable and attentive owner of her customers. We had lunch with a mix of dream cold cuts and cheese starters and a super appetizing toma, celery and walnut salad. We continue with polenta concia, gorgonzola cream, 10/10 stew and stewed sausages. Everything was delicious and the portions were super generous, so much so that we didn't have room for dessert. Total for two people we paid 45 euros, very honest!!!! We will definitely be back to have lunch again and this time also taste the desserts and to be pampered by Samantha and her kindness.

The food was great, the location is beautiful, however getting there, if not used to marrow mountain roads, it can be stressful 😂

In a beautiful position, practically a balcony overlooking the valley. Sit back and enjoy the peace of the place and the view. Simple but very good starters. Polenta concia or those with stew or sausage are good, but be careful with the one with gorgonzola cream: it's addictive.

A point of reference for a pleasant stop on the Rocciamelone side! Samantha will not disappoint you!! Top Update: try the aperisinoira!!! Fantastic! Another fantastic experience today! Top