Refuge Alpe di Giumella
1.3Rifugio Alpe di Giumella
Lombardy, Italy
About
Rifugio Alpe di Giumella sits at 2,284m in the Orobian Alps of Lombardy, on the high pasture between Val Seriana and Val di Scalve. Reach it on foot from Rifugio Barbellino (about 2 hours) or from Colere village via the Sentiero dei Tre Rifugi trail (roughly 4 hours). Most climbers use it as a base for ski mountaineering and summer ascents of peaks above 3,000m in the range.
The refuge operates year-round with 8 beds across simple rooms. It serves meals and provides blankets; bring your own sleeping bag and towel. Water comes from a reliable source nearby. The hut is unguarded most of the time—you'll find a key hidden on-site, marked in the CAI map notes. Phone ahead to check availability, especially in winter when snow access requires mountaineering skills. Summer (June–September) is the main season, but ski touring teams use it heavily from March to May.
Call directly to book: the phone number is listed on CAI maps and in the Orobian Alps guidebooks. Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead for July and August. Winter access demands avalanche awareness and possibly crampons or skis, so go with someone who knows the route or hire a mountain guide from Val Seriana.
The refuge operates year-round with 8 beds across simple rooms. It serves meals and provides blankets; bring your own sleeping bag and towel. Water comes from a reliable source nearby. The hut is unguarded most of the time—you'll find a key hidden on-site, marked in the CAI map notes. Phone ahead to check availability, especially in winter when snow access requires mountaineering skills. Summer (June–September) is the main season, but ski touring teams use it heavily from March to May.
Call directly to book: the phone number is listed on CAI maps and in the Orobian Alps guidebooks. Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead for July and August. Winter access demands avalanche awareness and possibly crampons or skis, so go with someone who knows the route or hire a mountain guide from Val Seriana.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead, especially for weekends and ski mountaineering season (December-April). Call the refuge directly or check rifugio.net for availability.
Open year-round, though staffing and services vary by season. Winter (December-April) is peak for ski mountaineering; summer (June-September) for hiking and peak ascents.
From Colere village via Sentiero dei Tre Rifugi trail (4 hours) or from Rifugio Barbellino (2 hours); both are standard hiking routes. The refuge sits at 2,284m on the Orobian Alps high pasture.
8 beds in simple rooms, meals provided, blankets supplied. Bring your own sleeping bag; shower facilities are basic—this is a working mountain hut, not a hotel.
No—it's primarily a base for experienced mountaineers doing ski mountaineering and 3,000m+ peak ascents. The 4-hour approach and alpine environment require solid fitness and mountain sense.
Quick Facts
- Season
- –
- Total
- 8
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +41 91 862 11 74
- Website
- https://www.patriziatobiasca.ch/rifugio_giumella.html