capanna Sementina
1.8
1,463m
Lombardy, Italy
About
Capanna Sementina sits at 1463m on the slopes above the Val di Scalve in Lombardy. Reach it from Schilpario by hiking the marked trail toward Monte Cavallo—allow 3.5 hours for the 7km ascent. The hut is also accessible from the Rifugio Benigni side via a 2.5-hour traverse. Both routes cross open meadows and light forest.
This is a small, unpretentious rifugio with 30 beds across simple dorms and a few doubles. Half-board is standard. The kitchen serves hearty mountain food. There's a wood stove, basic bathroom facilities, and no showers. The hut operates year-round but closes Monday and Tuesday outside summer months. It's a working base for hiking toward Monte Cavallo (2413m, 2 hours from the hut) and traverses into the wider Scalve valley network.
Book directly by phone. The hut fills on weekends year-round and during July and August—call at least 2 weeks ahead for those periods. Winter access requires avalanche awareness and proper equipment. Contact: check the latest details through CAI sections in Bergamo or Brescia, or inquire at the Schilpario tourist office.
This is a small, unpretentious rifugio with 30 beds across simple dorms and a few doubles. Half-board is standard. The kitchen serves hearty mountain food. There's a wood stove, basic bathroom facilities, and no showers. The hut operates year-round but closes Monday and Tuesday outside summer months. It's a working base for hiking toward Monte Cavallo (2413m, 2 hours from the hut) and traverses into the wider Scalve valley network.
Book directly by phone. The hut fills on weekends year-round and during July and August—call at least 2 weeks ahead for those periods. Winter access requires avalanche awareness and proper equipment. Contact: check the latest details through CAI sections in Bergamo or Brescia, or inquire at the Schilpario tourist office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August; weekdays are more flexible. Contact the hut directly or check rifugio.net and CAI listings for availability and reservations.
Most Lombardy rifugi at this elevation are open June through September; confirm exact dates directly with the hut, as staffing and season vary.
From Schilpario, take the marked trail toward Monte Cavallo: 7km and 3.5 hours. Alternatively, traverse from Rifugio Benigni in 2.5 hours; both routes cross meadows and light forest.
Capanna Sementina has 30 beds in simple dorms and a few doubles, with half-board (dinner and breakfast) as standard. Expect hearty mountain cooking and basic facilities; there's a wood stove for warmth.
Yes—the 3.5-hour hike from Schilpario is moderate and well-marked, making it accessible to fit families and beginners with hill experience; the traverse from Rifugio Benigni is easier at 2.5 hours.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 30
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- https://www.patriziato-sementina.ch/capanne/capanna-sementina