The refuge is located on the western side of the Tzoumerka mountain range, exactly in the middle and 50 km from Arta and 60 km from Ioannina.

The two nearest villages are: Katarraktis (2km) with its landmark twin waterfalls, and Mikrospeilia (3km).

The road leading to the refuge starts between Katarraktis and Mikrospeilia and is 8km long. No specific type of car is required.