Cabin Basodino CAS
1.6Capanna Basodino CAS
1,856m
Lombardy, Italy
About
Capanna Basodino sits at 1856m on the Nara plateau in the Bergamo Alps, northern Lombardy. Reach it from Vilminore di Scalve via the Passo della Presolana in 3–4 hours on marked trails. Most hikers arrive from the Basodino lift station or from rifugios in the Val di Scalve. The hut is a solid base for traverses linking the Orobie range with routes toward Passo Tonale.
The hut sleeps 59 across dorm and private rooms. Meals are served daily—order dinner the evening before. Water is plentiful and WiFi is available. The season runs May through September, with winter closures. The facility caters to serious walkers tackling multi-day ridge routes rather than day-trippers.
Book directly by email or phone at least 6 weeks ahead for July and August. Weekends fill quickly year-round. The hut is managed by the Club Alpino Svizzero (CAS) section, so contact them directly rather than through rifugi.net. Arrive by early afternoon to secure meals and settle in before dark.
The hut sleeps 59 across dorm and private rooms. Meals are served daily—order dinner the evening before. Water is plentiful and WiFi is available. The season runs May through September, with winter closures. The facility caters to serious walkers tackling multi-day ridge routes rather than day-trippers.
Book directly by email or phone at least 6 weeks ahead for July and August. Weekends fill quickly year-round. The hut is managed by the Club Alpino Svizzero (CAS) section, so contact them directly rather than through rifugi.net. Arrive by early afternoon to secure meals and settle in before dark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August; weekdays outside peak season can often be arranged with shorter notice. Call the hut directly or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability.
Open June through September as a staffed rifugio; shoulder seasons depend on snow and staffing, so confirm dates before planning.
Hike 3–4 hours from Vilminore di Scalve via Passo della Presolana on marked trails, or use the Basodino lift station to shorten approach time. Most routes start from Val di Scalve rifugios.
Full meals daily with dinner ordered the evening before; dorm and private rooms across 59 beds, plentiful water, and basic alpine hut facilities.
Yes—the 3–4 hour approach is moderate, trail infrastructure is solid, and the lift station option reduces effort for younger hikers or those building fitness.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 59
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Wifi
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 91 753 27 97
- Website
- http://www.capannabasodino.ch