While walking towards Lago del Crotas. I decided to stay a day at Rifugio Gastaldi because it is such a nice place and there are lots of lovely walks to do. I had a rather late breakfast and started late in a very relaxed short walk in fine weather. The night before I had good food in good company. I chatted all evening with Davide from Genova, who was taking his first steps in the mountains, starting with an overnight stay in a mountain hut.