The Rifugio Fontana Mura is located inside the natural park of Orsiera-Rocciavrè, just beneath the Col della Roussa, pass that connects Val Sangone with Val Chisone. The refuge is named after the Sangone river source, originally Fontana Moura, close to the building. It is located at 1726 m of altitude, the locality is called Alpe Sellery Superiore, and it can be only reached on foot or cycling taking the mountain road that starts in Pian Neiretto, after passing Forno di Coazze.

Situated on GTA hiking trails, it's a good starting point to get over 2000m and discover the fascinating trails tha go around the park peaks and the spectacular alpine lakes Rouen (2391m), Sottano(2200m,), Soprano(2200m).