Cabin Efra
1.4Capanna Efra
2,039m
Lombardy, Italy
About
Capanna Efra sits at 2,039m in the Bergamasc Alps of Lombardy. Hikers reach it from the Passo della Presolana trailhead in about 2 hours on good footpaths. The approach gains roughly 500m steadily through alpine meadow. From the hut you can launch into the Orobie range or use it as a base for day hikes around the pass.
The hut offers 24 beds across several rooms. Half-board is the standard arrangement—you'll eat hearty mountain food cooked on-site. The season runs June through September. Facilities are basic: water from the spring, no electricity upstairs, pit toilets. It's warm and functional, not luxurious. The guardians cook well and know the local routes thoroughly.
Call ahead to book. July and August fill fast, especially weekends. Off-season (June and September) has more flexibility. Phone is your reliable method here. Expect to pay standard rifugio rates for bed and meals. This is a working hut for people doing serious days in the mountains, not a tourist shelter.
The hut offers 24 beds across several rooms. Half-board is the standard arrangement—you'll eat hearty mountain food cooked on-site. The season runs June through September. Facilities are basic: water from the spring, no electricity upstairs, pit toilets. It's warm and functional, not luxurious. The guardians cook well and know the local routes thoroughly.
Call ahead to book. July and August fill fast, especially weekends. Off-season (June and September) has more flexibility. Phone is your reliable method here. Expect to pay standard rifugio rates for bed and meals. This is a working hut for people doing serious days in the mountains, not a tourist shelter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (July-August), especially for weekends; call the hut directly or check rifugio.it for availability and current contact details.
Open June through September with full staffing; the hut closes outside these months, so plan accordingly.
Start from Passo della Presolana trailhead and hike about 2 hours on well-marked footpaths, gaining roughly 500m through alpine meadows.
Half-board is standard: you get beds and hearty cooked meals prepared on-site; the 24-bed hut typically has dorm rooms and basic facilities.
Yes for families and beginners—the 2-hour approach from Passo della Presolana is well-graded and not technical, making it an ideal introduction to Italian mountain huts.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 24
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +41 774 46 84 50
- Website
- https://www.sev-verzasca.ch/efra-deutsch