Cabin Alpe Masnee
1.8Capanna Alpe Masnee
2,063m
Lombardy, Italy
About
Capanna Alpe Masnee sits at 2,063m on the Alpe Masnee plateau in Lombardy's Bergamasque Alps. The hut is reached from the Serina Valley: start at Serina village and hike 2.5 hours via the Passo della Masnee. The route gains 900m and follows marked paths through alpine meadows and larch forest. Access is possible year-round on foot, though snow covers the approach from November to April.
The hut is a small, basic mountain shelter with 12 beds in 2–3 dormitory rooms. There's a simple kitchen and dining area. The guardian provides meals by advance arrangement—order dinner and breakfast when you book. Water comes from a spring near the hut. There's no electricity or heating beyond a wood stove. The hut operates mid-June to September reliably; shoulder-season visits (May, October) depend on snow and guardian availability.
Contact the hut directly by phone or email to confirm the guardian is present before heading up. Book meals 1–2 days ahead. July and August are busy; arrive early or book accommodation in advance. The hut is a quieter alternative to the larger rifugios in the Bergamasque range, suiting hikers seeking solitude and a genuine mountain experience.
The hut is a small, basic mountain shelter with 12 beds in 2–3 dormitory rooms. There's a simple kitchen and dining area. The guardian provides meals by advance arrangement—order dinner and breakfast when you book. Water comes from a spring near the hut. There's no electricity or heating beyond a wood stove. The hut operates mid-June to September reliably; shoulder-season visits (May, October) depend on snow and guardian availability.
Contact the hut directly by phone or email to confirm the guardian is present before heading up. Book meals 1–2 days ahead. July and August are busy; arrive early or book accommodation in advance. The hut is a quieter alternative to the larger rifugios in the Bergamasque range, suiting hikers seeking solitude and a genuine mountain experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially July–August; weekday visits can often be arranged with less notice. Contact via rifugi.net or directly through CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) for availability.
Open year-round for hikers on foot, with regular staffing June–September; outside this window, call ahead to confirm someone is present.
Start at Serina village in the Serina Valley and hike 2.5 hours via Passo della Masnee, gaining 900m through alpine meadows and larch forest on marked paths. The route is snow-covered November–April.
12 beds in 2–3 dormitory rooms, a basic kitchen, and simple mountain shelter amenities; bring a sleeping bag and expect minimal comfort.
The 2.5-hour, 900m ascent is moderate; it's fine for fit beginners, but the hut's basic setup suits experienced hikers more than families seeking comfort.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
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- Total
- 12
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- https://www.ticino.ch/de/alpineHuts/details/Bergh%C3%BCtte-Alpe-Masnee/108881.html