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About
Capanna Alpinisti Monzesi sits at 1,173m in the Prealps above the Lecco valley, north of Milan. The hut is a base for day walks into the limestone peaks around Resegone and Grigna. Most hikers approach from Lecco via the Sentiero dei Monzesi (marked path), which takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, drive to Piani dei Resinelli and walk 1.5 hours. The location works well as a weekend refuge for Lombard climbers accessing the nearby limestone crags.
The hut holds 42 beds across multiple rooms and operates year-round. It serves simple meals—expect soup, pasta, local cheese—and has running water, heating, and basic washing facilities. The bar stocks coffee and beer. Half and full-board options are available. This is a working hut used by the CAI Monza section and climbing groups, not a fancy base camp.
Book directly with CAI Monza by email or phone. July and August weekends fill weeks ahead. Off-season (November to March) you can often walk in without reservation. The hut closes occasionally for maintenance, so confirm availability before traveling. Access is easiest from the Lecco side, though poor weather can make the path muddy and slippery in winter.
The hut holds 42 beds across multiple rooms and operates year-round. It serves simple meals—expect soup, pasta, local cheese—and has running water, heating, and basic washing facilities. The bar stocks coffee and beer. Half and full-board options are available. This is a working hut used by the CAI Monza section and climbing groups, not a fancy base camp.
Book directly with CAI Monza by email or phone. July and August weekends fill weeks ahead. Off-season (November to March) you can often walk in without reservation. The hut closes occasionally for maintenance, so confirm availability before traveling. Access is easiest from the Lecco side, though poor weather can make the path muddy and slippery in winter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially in summer; weekdays are more flexible. Contact the hut directly by phone (listed on rifugio.net or cai.it) or check rifugio.net for availability and online booking options.
Most Lombard Prealps huts operate year-round or from March through November; contact the hut directly by phone to confirm current opening dates and staffing.
Hike 2.5 hours from Lecco via Sentiero dei Monzesi, or 1.5 hours from Piani dei Resinelli (accessible by car from Lecco); both are straightforward marked paths.
The hut provides 42 beds in shared rooms, a kitchen, and meals (confirm meal service by calling ahead); shower facilities are typical for Italian Alpine rifugis but may be limited.
Yes—the 1.5-2.5 hour approach is moderate, the hut sits at only 1,173m, and it serves as a base for day walks rather than technical climbing, making it good for families and casual hikers new to hut stays.
Location
45.8490, 9.4651
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI CAI Sezione di Monza
- Season
- We,Sa,Su,PH; Jun 15-Sep 15 Mo-Su
- Total
- 42
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 334 2903354
- Website
- http://www.capannamonza.it/
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