Camona da Medel CAS
1.3
2,524m
Lombardy, Italy
About
Camona da Medel sits at 2,524m in the Orobie Alps of Lombardy, serving hikers crossing the high passes between the Medel and Brembana valleys. Reach it in 3–4 hours from Piazza Brembana (1,200m) via the Sentiero delle Trincee, a steep but well-marked trail that climbs through alpine meadows. The hut stands at the junction of several ridge routes and is an essential stop for multi-day traverses through this compact mountain range.
The hut holds 51 beds across simple dormitory rooms. Half-board is available: the kitchen produces straightforward mountain food—hearty soups, pasta, local cheese. A self-catering kitchen exists for those bringing their own supplies. Water comes from the spring; there is no shower. The hut opens June through September, with peak use in July and August.
Book by email or phone direct. Contact the hut at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Mid-week slots and June or September visits are easier to secure. Arrive prepared for basic conditions: this is a working mountain hut, not a hotel. The CAS (Club Alpino Italiano) manages the refuge.
The hut holds 51 beds across simple dormitory rooms. Half-board is available: the kitchen produces straightforward mountain food—hearty soups, pasta, local cheese. A self-catering kitchen exists for those bringing their own supplies. Water comes from the spring; there is no shower. The hut opens June through September, with peak use in July and August.
Book by email or phone direct. Contact the hut at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Mid-week slots and June or September visits are easier to secure. Arrive prepared for basic conditions: this is a working mountain hut, not a hotel. The CAS (Club Alpino Italiano) manages the refuge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during summer weekends; weekdays are more flexible. Contact the hut directly by phone or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability.
Typically open June through September, depending on snow conditions and staffing. Confirm current dates by calling ahead, as early and late season can be variable.
Hike 3–4 hours from Piazza Brembana (1,200m) via the Sentiero delle Trincee—a steep, well-marked trail climbing through alpine meadows. The elevation gain is roughly 1,324m.
51 beds in simple dormitory rooms with half-board available (dinner and breakfast included). Expect basic Alpine hut conditions; showers are typically limited or not available.
Better suited to experienced hikers—the approach is steep and exposed at 2,524m. Families with mountain experience and children comfortable on steep terrain can manage it, but it's primarily geared toward ridge-route trekkers on multi-day traverses.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 51
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Self catering
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 81 949 14 03
- Website
- https://www.medelserhuette.ch