Camona da Maighels CAS
1.3
2,310m
Lombardy, Italy
About
Camona da Maighels sits at 2,310m in the Orobian Alps between Lombardy and the Bergamo valley. Access from Piazzatorre valley takes 3–4 hours on foot. Most climbers start early from the village and follow the marked trail steadily uphill through alpine pasture and scree. The hut is reached before mid-afternoon by fit hikers, making it a practical base for peak ascents and multi-day traverses across this range.
The hut holds 83 beds split across dormitory rooms and a few small private options. Meals are served at fixed times—book dinner and breakfast when you reserve. A self-catering kitchen is available if you prefer to cook your own food. Water is piped from a mountain source. The hut operates year-round but sees its busiest period from June through September. Winter access requires ski mountaineering skills and advance arrangement with the guardian.
Book directly by phone or email at least 6 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Contact the hut immediately if you plan a winter visit to confirm snow conditions and staff presence. Midweek stays in shoulder seasons (May and September) often have availability with just 2–3 weeks' notice. The hut fills quickly during high season and holiday periods.
The hut holds 83 beds split across dormitory rooms and a few small private options. Meals are served at fixed times—book dinner and breakfast when you reserve. A self-catering kitchen is available if you prefer to cook your own food. Water is piped from a mountain source. The hut operates year-round but sees its busiest period from June through September. Winter access requires ski mountaineering skills and advance arrangement with the guardian.
Book directly by phone or email at least 6 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Contact the hut immediately if you plan a winter visit to confirm snow conditions and staff presence. Midweek stays in shoulder seasons (May and September) often have availability with just 2–3 weeks' notice. The hut fills quickly during high season and holiday periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August; weekday visits outside peak season often accept bookings a few days before. Call them directly on the number listed or check rifugio listings on cai.it for current availability.
Open June through September; exact dates depend on snow conditions and staffing. Contact the hut directly by phone to confirm current status before planning your trip.
Start from Piazzatorre village in the Bergamo valley and follow the marked trail uphill through alpine pasture and scree; 3–4 hours for fit hikers, so aim to depart early morning to arrive before mid-afternoon.
Expect half-board (dinner and breakfast) or full board options; the hut serves straightforward mountain food. 83 beds are split between dormitories and a few small private rooms; shower facilities are typically basic.
The 3–4 hour approach is manageable for fit beginners, but the elevation (2,310m) and exposed terrain suit experienced hikers better. Family groups with older children and reasonable fitness can use it as a base, but it's primarily geared toward peak ascents and Alpine traverses.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 83
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Self catering
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 81 949 15 51
- Website
- https://www.maighelshuette.ch/