Cabin sociale Giacomo Ghislandi
2.0Capanna sociale Giacomo Ghislandi
1,284m
Lombardy, Italy
About
Capanna Ghislandi sits at 1284m on the slopes above Calolziocorte in the Bergamo Prealps. The hut is reached on foot from Calolziocorte town in roughly 2 hours, gaining 600m through mixed woodland. Summer weekends and mid-week visits are both feasible from the valley, making this a practical base for day hikes in the surrounding ridges and limestone formations. Winter access depends on snow conditions and route conditions—confirm before attempting off-season visits.
The hut has 9 beds spread across simple dormitory rooms. It operates year-round but staffing varies seasonally, so confirm availability before travel. Meals are available when the guardian is present; otherwise, bring your own food. Water is on-site. Facilities are basic mountain-hut standard: heating, cooking facilities, and toilets. The refuge works well as an overnight stop for hikers tackling the Prealps ridge network or as a weekend base for families wanting accessible mountain time.
Book by phone directly with the CAI section of Calolziocorte. Phone contact details are available through cai.it. July and August weekends fill quickly—book 4–6 weeks ahead for these periods. June, September, and October see lighter demand. Confirm opening dates and guardian presence before planning your trip, particularly outside summer months.
The hut has 9 beds spread across simple dormitory rooms. It operates year-round but staffing varies seasonally, so confirm availability before travel. Meals are available when the guardian is present; otherwise, bring your own food. Water is on-site. Facilities are basic mountain-hut standard: heating, cooking facilities, and toilets. The refuge works well as an overnight stop for hikers tackling the Prealps ridge network or as a weekend base for families wanting accessible mountain time.
Book by phone directly with the CAI section of Calolziocorte. Phone contact details are available through cai.it. July and August weekends fill quickly—book 4–6 weeks ahead for these periods. June, September, and October see lighter demand. Confirm opening dates and guardian presence before planning your trip, particularly outside summer months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially in summer; mid-week slots are more flexible. Call the hut directly on the phone contact listed, or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability and online booking options.
The hut operates year-round but winter access is weather-dependent—confirm snow and route conditions before visiting outside summer and early autumn.
Start from Calolziocorte town and hike roughly 2 hours on foot, gaining 600m through mixed woodland to reach 1284m elevation.
The hut has 9 beds; confirm whether meals are provided or self-catering when you book, as small rifugi in this region vary.
Yes—the 2-hour approach from a town with 600m elevation gain is manageable for fit families and novice hikers, making it a good introductory Alpine hut.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
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- Total
- 9
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0341 641251
- Website
- https://www.caicalolzio.com/index.php/capanna-sociale-giacomo-ghislandi