Casa Alpina Pio X
4.1About
Casa Alpina Pio X sits at 1677m in the Orobie Alps of Lombardy, above the Val Brembana. The hut anchors a network of ridge walks and scrambles across this less-crowded range. Reach it from Piazzatorre in 2.5 hours via the Passo della Scala route, a steady climb through forest then open pasture. From the hut, you can traverse eastward to Passo di Cardeneto or push higher into the Orobie crest for longer days.
The hut sleeps 45 people across simple rooms. Meals are home-cooked and hearty—expect polenta, local cheese, and pasta. The kitchen supplies packed lunches if you're moving on early. Water comes from a spring. Toilets are basic but functional. The hut operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions and advance notice. CAI maintains the hut, and it's family-run with genuine hospitality from the management.
Book by phone to confirm availability and meals. July and August fill fast—call 3-4 weeks ahead for peak season weekends. Shoulder seasons (May–June, September) offer quieter conditions and good weather. The hut is small and popular with local hiking clubs, so expect company on weekends. Winter visits need advance coordination.
The hut sleeps 45 people across simple rooms. Meals are home-cooked and hearty—expect polenta, local cheese, and pasta. The kitchen supplies packed lunches if you're moving on early. Water comes from a spring. Toilets are basic but functional. The hut operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions and advance notice. CAI maintains the hut, and it's family-run with genuine hospitality from the management.
Book by phone to confirm availability and meals. July and August fill fast—call 3-4 weeks ahead for peak season weekends. Shoulder seasons (May–June, September) offer quieter conditions and good weather. The hut is small and popular with local hiking clubs, so expect company on weekends. Winter visits need advance coordination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially July-August; weekdays are usually flexible. Call the hut directly or check rifugio listings on cai.it for current availability.
Typically open June through September for full service; shoulder months (May, October) depend on weather and staffing. Confirm current hours before planning.
Start from Piazzatorre and take the Passo della Scala route: 2.5 hours of steady climbing through forest then open pasture to 1677m. No cable car access; it's a hiking approach only.
Home-cooked, hearty meals included with overnight stays. The hut sleeps 45 in simple shared rooms; expect basic mountain hut facilities (running water, heating) rather than hotel comforts.
Good for hiking families comfortable with 2.5-hour ascents and basic accommodation; the ridge walks from the hut range from easy to scrambling, so you can pick routes matching your group's level.
Location
46.0157, 9.4770
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 341 955590
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