Cabin di Cava
1.5Capanna di Cava
2,066m
Lombardy, Italy
About
Capanna di Cava sits at 2,066m in the Lombardy Alps. The hut is accessible via the Val di Scalve approach from Azzone, a hiking distance of 4–5 hours depending on your starting point and fitness. The final approach crosses open alpine terrain with marked trails. Most parties approach from the south through the Bergamo valleys.
The hut holds 50 beds in shared dormitory rooms. Evening meals and packed lunches are available with advance notice. Drinking water comes from the mountain spring. The hut operates year-round but is most reliably staffed during summer months (June–September). Winter visits require prior confirmation. Basic facilities include toilets and washbasins with cold running water. The hut manager runs this as a working mountain operation, not a tourist facility.
Book by phone well ahead if you're visiting July–August. Spring and autumn weekends also fill quickly. The hut may operate on a caretaker basis outside peak season, so confirm your dates before traveling. Phone ahead to arrange meals and check current conditions on the access trails.
The hut holds 50 beds in shared dormitory rooms. Evening meals and packed lunches are available with advance notice. Drinking water comes from the mountain spring. The hut operates year-round but is most reliably staffed during summer months (June–September). Winter visits require prior confirmation. Basic facilities include toilets and washbasins with cold running water. The hut manager runs this as a working mountain operation, not a tourist facility.
Book by phone well ahead if you're visiting July–August. Spring and autumn weekends also fill quickly. The hut may operate on a caretaker basis outside peak season, so confirm your dates before traveling. Phone ahead to arrange meals and check current conditions on the access trails.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August), especially weekends; shoulder seasons can accommodate shorter notice. Call ahead to confirm availability and meal service, as the hut operates seasonally.
The hut typically operates June through September, though exact dates vary by year. Contact by phone before visiting to confirm current opening dates and staffing.
Approach from Azzone via Val di Scalve; the hike takes 4–5 hours depending on your fitness and starting point, crossing marked alpine trails with mostly open terrain gain.
Evening meals and packed lunches are available with advance notice; beds are in shared dormitory rooms (50 beds total). Water comes from a mountain spring; confirm shower availability when booking.
The 4–5 hour approach at moderate altitude (2,066m) suits hikers with some experience and basic fitness; families with children should assess their hiking ability and acclimatization carefully before committing.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 50
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +41 91 870 14 44
- Website
- https://www.utoe-biasca.ch/capanna-cava