Moderate
About
Rifugio A.N.A. Piateda sits at 1,550m in the Orobie Alps above the Valtalegone valley in Lombardy. The hut is the logical base for the ridge traverse from Passo della Ganda to Cima di Pizzo Badile. Most hikers approach from the village of Piateda in around 2.5 hours on the marked trail. The route climbs steadily through mixed forest with good path standards throughout.
The rifugio operates year-round and sleeps roughly 40 people in mixed dormitories. The kitchen serves basic mountain meals: polenta, risotto, pasta dishes, and soup. They have a small bar. Water comes from the spring. There's no hot shower but washing facilities exist. The hut runs as a volunteer operation by the A.N.A. (Associazione Nazionale Alpini), the national mountaineering association, so standards are straightforward and unpretentious.
Book by phone directly with the hut well ahead during July and August. Weekends fill quickly year-round. The hut sees steady traffic from local hikers and ridge walkers. Off-season (November–March) call ahead to confirm they're staffed: winter openings are weather-dependent and irregular. This is a working mountain refuge, not a resort—expect basic comfort and friendly, no-fuss service.
The rifugio operates year-round and sleeps roughly 40 people in mixed dormitories. The kitchen serves basic mountain meals: polenta, risotto, pasta dishes, and soup. They have a small bar. Water comes from the spring. There's no hot shower but washing facilities exist. The hut runs as a volunteer operation by the A.N.A. (Associazione Nazionale Alpini), the national mountaineering association, so standards are straightforward and unpretentious.
Book by phone directly with the hut well ahead during July and August. Weekends fill quickly year-round. The hut sees steady traffic from local hikers and ridge walkers. Off-season (November–March) call ahead to confirm they're staffed: winter openings are weather-dependent and irregular. This is a working mountain refuge, not a resort—expect basic comfort and friendly, no-fuss service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (July-August), especially for weekends; call the hut directly or check rifugio.net for availability.
Open year-round, though staffing levels and meal availability may be reduced in winter—confirm current status before visiting off-season.
Start from the village of Piateda and follow the marked trail for 2.5 hours; the route climbs steadily through forest with good path standards throughout.
The hut sleeps 40 in mixed dormitories and serves basic mountain meals; confirm whether showers are available when booking.
Yes—the steady 2.5-hour approach through forest is manageable for fit hikers of most levels; it's an ideal base for day hikes rather than technical mountaineering.
Location
46.1317, 9.9316
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Quick Facts
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- ANA
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Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0342 484277;+39 0342 219044
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