Baitel de Malgina
2.5About
Baitel de Malgina sits at 1880m in the Bergamasque Alps of Lombardy. Reach it from Piazza Brembana (Brembana Valley) via the Malgina alp in roughly 2.5 hours on foot—a steady climb through mixed terrain. The hut anchors access to the higher peaks and traverses of the Val Brembana massif, making it a logical base for multi-day mountain touring in the region.
The rifugio holds around 60 beds across dormitory and private rooms. Hot meals are available to guests and passing hikers. Water comes from the surrounding alps; the hut operates its own supply system. Toilets are basic but functional. The season runs mid-June through late September, weather-dependent. Winter closure is firm—check before planning early-season trips.
Book directly with the hut by phone several weeks ahead for July and August. Weekends fill quickly. The hut sits on CAI territory, so members may find discounted rates. Call ahead if you're arriving on a Sunday evening when staffing can be thin. The setting suits mountaineers doing multi-day circuits rather than peak baggers making a single push from the valley.
The rifugio holds around 60 beds across dormitory and private rooms. Hot meals are available to guests and passing hikers. Water comes from the surrounding alps; the hut operates its own supply system. Toilets are basic but functional. The season runs mid-June through late September, weather-dependent. Winter closure is firm—check before planning early-season trips.
Book directly with the hut by phone several weeks ahead for July and August. Weekends fill quickly. The hut sits on CAI territory, so members may find discounted rates. Call ahead if you're arriving on a Sunday evening when staffing can be thin. The setting suits mountaineers doing multi-day circuits rather than peak baggers making a single push from the valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August; weekdays and shoulder season (June, September) can often be booked a few days before. Use rifugio.net or contact the hut directly via CAI.
Typically open June through September; confirm exact dates before traveling, as staffing depends on weather and booking volume.
Start from Piazza Brembana in the Brembana Valley and climb via Malgina alp; allow 2.5 hours on foot with steady terrain and elevation gain to 1880m.
60 beds in dormitory and private rooms, hot meals for guests and day hikers, and running water; confirm shower availability when booking.
Suitable for fit hikers with mountain experience; the 2.5-hour approach and 1880m elevation suit experienced families, but not novices or young children on their first Alpine hut trip.
Location
46.2377, 10.0307
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