Cabin Buffalora
1.4Capanna Buffalora
2,078m
Lombardy, Italy
About
Capanna Buffalora sits at 2,078m in the Orobie Alps of Lombardy, on the main ridge between Passo della Presolana and Monte Ario. The hut is a 3-hour walk from Passo della Presolana (1,297m), which is reachable by car from the Val Seriana. You can also approach from the north via the Passo del Gembio. The location puts you on established trails linking multiple peaks and valleys across this less-crowded corner of the southern Alps.
The hut has 30 beds across simple rooms. Meals are cooked on-site and served daily—expect hearty polenta, risotto, and local cheese. Showers and flush toilets are available. Drinking water comes from the mountain. The hut opens year-round but is most reliably staffed May through September. Winter visits are possible by arrangement. The hut belongs to the Bergamo section of CAI.
Book by phone or email directly with the hut. July and August fill quickly; aim to reserve at least 3 weeks ahead for summer weekends. June, September, and early October offer reliable weather with less pressure on beds. Winter climbers should contact the hut in advance to confirm access and availability. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard practice.
The hut has 30 beds across simple rooms. Meals are cooked on-site and served daily—expect hearty polenta, risotto, and local cheese. Showers and flush toilets are available. Drinking water comes from the mountain. The hut opens year-round but is most reliably staffed May through September. Winter visits are possible by arrangement. The hut belongs to the Bergamo section of CAI.
Book by phone or email directly with the hut. July and August fill quickly; aim to reserve at least 3 weeks ahead for summer weekends. June, September, and early October offer reliable weather with less pressure on beds. Winter climbers should contact the hut in advance to confirm access and availability. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially July-August; weekdays are more flexible. Call the hut directly or check rifugio.net for availability.
Typically open June through September, though exact dates depend on snow conditions and staffing; confirm current opening dates by phone before planning your trip.
Park at Passo della Presolana (1,297m) and hike 3 hours uphill to the hut; the pass is accessible by car from Val Seriana, or approach from the north via Passo del Gembio.
30 beds in simple shared rooms, hot meals cooked on-site, and basic facilities; expect communal dining and no private bathrooms—bring a headlamp and earplugs.
Yes, for families with older children (10+) comfortable on a 3-hour uphill hike; the location on the main ridge offers straightforward day-hikes but no particularly beginner-friendly terrain.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 30
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Showers
Meals served
Flush toilets
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +41 91 828 14 67
- Website
- https://www.sentiero-calanca.ch/