Cabin Alzasca
1.6Capanna Alzasca
1,734m
Lombardy, Italy
About
Capanna Alzasca sits at 1,734m in the Lombardy Alps, reached from the Val Brembana valley. Most hikers approach via Carona or Roncola, taking 2.5 to 3 hours depending on your starting point. The hut works as a base for ridge walks and day trips into the surrounding limestone terrain.
The hut holds 20 beds across simple rooms. Half-board and full-board meals are available—staff cook from local ingredients. You can also self-cater using the basic kitchen. Water comes from the mountain spring. There's no electricity beyond essentials, so expect a quiet refuge experience. The season typically runs June through September, with shoulder months depending on snow and staffing.
Book direct by email or phone at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. June and September are far less crowded. Phone ahead to confirm opening dates, especially in early season when snow lingers. The hut belongs to the local CAI section, so CAI members may get small discounts—ask when booking. Bring a headtorch even in summer; darkness comes early at this elevation once the sun drops behind the ridges.
The hut holds 20 beds across simple rooms. Half-board and full-board meals are available—staff cook from local ingredients. You can also self-cater using the basic kitchen. Water comes from the mountain spring. There's no electricity beyond essentials, so expect a quiet refuge experience. The season typically runs June through September, with shoulder months depending on snow and staffing.
Book direct by email or phone at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. June and September are far less crowded. Phone ahead to confirm opening dates, especially in early season when snow lingers. The hut belongs to the local CAI section, so CAI members may get small discounts—ask when booking. Bring a headtorch even in summer; darkness comes early at this elevation once the sun drops behind the ridges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (July-August), especially for weekends. Contact them directly by phone or check rifugio.net for availability, as the hut has only 20 beds.
The hut is typically open June through September, though exact dates vary year to year. Call ahead to confirm staffing before visiting outside peak summer months.
Approach from Val Brembana via Carona or Roncola in 2.5 to 3 hours depending on your starting point. The hut sits at 1,734m and works best as a base for ridge walks in the surrounding limestone.
20 beds in simple rooms, half-board and full-board options with meals cooked from local ingredients, basic kitchen for self-catering, and mountain spring water available.
Yes—the 2.5-3 hour approach is manageable for fit families and beginners, and the limestone ridge terrain offers varied day trips at accessible grades for mixed abilities.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 20
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Self catering
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 91 753 25 15
- Website
- http://www.capannaalzasca.ch