Cabin Bovarina
1.5Capanna Bovarina
1,870m
Lombardy, Italy
About
Capanna Bovarina sits at 1870m in the Lombardy Alps, serving hikers on routes through the Val Camonica. The hut is a 2.5-hour walk from Malga Bovarina (accessible by car or cable car from the valley). Most parties approach from the south via the marked trail from Pila or Schilpario. The location puts you between longer traverses and makes a logical basecamp for day walks to nearby ridges.
The hut runs 40 beds across simple dorms. The guardian serves meals and has reliable drinking water. Expect basic mountain food—pasta, polenta, cheese, cured meats—rather than restaurant cooking. The hut opens year-round but staffing drops sharply in low season (November–March), so confirm before planning a winter visit.
Book by phone or email at least 2 weeks ahead during summer weekends. July and August fill quickly. The hut has no formal SAI or CAI affiliation, so contact them directly to reserve. Half-board (bed and dinner) or full-board (meals included) are your standard options. Bring cash; card payment capability may be limited. Call ahead to confirm current opening dates and meal arrangements, especially outside the June–September window.
The hut runs 40 beds across simple dorms. The guardian serves meals and has reliable drinking water. Expect basic mountain food—pasta, polenta, cheese, cured meats—rather than restaurant cooking. The hut opens year-round but staffing drops sharply in low season (November–March), so confirm before planning a winter visit.
Book by phone or email at least 2 weeks ahead during summer weekends. July and August fill quickly. The hut has no formal SAI or CAI affiliation, so contact them directly to reserve. Half-board (bed and dinner) or full-board (meals included) are your standard options. Bring cash; card payment capability may be limited. Call ahead to confirm current opening dates and meal arrangements, especially outside the June–September window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during July–August, especially weekends; call the hut directly or check rifugio.net/cai.it for availability and reservations.
The hut typically operates June through September with a full-time guardian; confirm exact dates by phone before planning, as Alpine huts can close early due to weather.
Park at Malga Bovarina (accessible by car or cable car from the valley) and follow marked trails for 2.5 hours; most hikers approach from the south via Pila or Schilpario.
The guardian serves meals in the dining area, and there is reliable drinking water; expect simple dorm beds for 40 guests—ask about shower availability when booking.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach from Malga Bovarina is moderate, and the hut is a good basecamp for day walks to nearby ridges, making it suitable for families and those building Alpine experience.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 40
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 91 872 15 29
- Website
- https://www.bovarina.ch/