Casa degli Alpini "Domus Alpinorum"
1.5
Lombardy, Italy
About
Casa degli Alpini sits at 2,160m on the Gruppo della Grigna, a limestone massif above Lecco in Lombardy. Reach it from Piani dei Resinelli (1,275m) in 2.5 hours via the CAI trail, climbing steeply through mixed forest and scree. The approach is direct and well-marked, gaining 885m elevation.
The hut sleeps 40 in dormitory rooms and has a small number of double cells. Meals are hearty—expect pasta, polenta, and local cheese. The kitchen serves breakfast, packed lunches, and dinner. Water comes from a spring nearby. The rifugio opens year-round but staffing is reliable only May through September; check ahead for winter weekends. No shower on-site, though there's a washbasin and composting toilet.
Book directly by phone or email at least one week ahead, especially for weekends. July and August fill quickly—aim for two weeks' notice then. The hut is managed by the local CAI section and sits on popular day-hiking terrain: it serves as a base for the Grigna traverse and approaches to Pizzo Timogno. Solo hikers find space readily on weekdays.
The hut sleeps 40 in dormitory rooms and has a small number of double cells. Meals are hearty—expect pasta, polenta, and local cheese. The kitchen serves breakfast, packed lunches, and dinner. Water comes from a spring nearby. The rifugio opens year-round but staffing is reliable only May through September; check ahead for winter weekends. No shower on-site, though there's a washbasin and composting toilet.
Book directly by phone or email at least one week ahead, especially for weekends. July and August fill quickly—aim for two weeks' notice then. The hut is managed by the local CAI section and sits on popular day-hiking terrain: it serves as a base for the Grigna traverse and approaches to Pizzo Timogno. Solo hikers find space readily on weekdays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-4 weeks ahead for weekends and July-August; weekdays outside peak season need less notice. Contact via rifugi.net or cai.it, or call directly—most Lombardy rifugi don't require advance payment for CAI members.
Typically open late May through September, staffed daily during peak season; check current dates on cai.it as limestone massifs can have variable snow conditions affecting spring opening.
Start at Piani dei Resinelli (1,275m) and follow the marked CAI trail for 2.5 hours, gaining 885m through forest and scree to 2,160m; the route is direct and well-signed.
Sleeps 40 in dormitory rooms plus a few double cells; serves breakfast, packed lunches, and hearty dinners (pasta, polenta, local cheese); water available, but shower facilities are basic or absent in mountain huts at this elevation.
The 2.5-hour approach with 885m elevation gain suits hikers with moderate fitness; families with older children (12+) comfortable on steep terrain will manage it fine, though the climb is relentless rather than technical.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
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- Total
- 40
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website