Moderate
About
Rifugio Angelo Casari sits at 1,640m in the Prealpi Orobiche range north of Bergamo. The main approach follows the Val Seriana, with a 2.5-hour hike from Castione della Presolana (accessible by bus from Bergamo). The trail climbs steadily through beech forest and opens onto alpine pasture near the hut. An alternative approach from Oltressenda Alta takes 2.5 hours and is less crowded.
The rifugio is a working mountain hut catering to hikers in the lower Orobiche foothills. It offers around 40 beds in multi-share rooms and serves full meals (booking ahead required if you want dinner). The kitchen provides reasonable value for mountain food. Tap water is reliable. The hut operates year-round but check ahead in winter; it's occasionally closed for maintenance. Good starting point for ridge walks toward Presolana or for exploring the quieter valleys to the west.
Book accommodation by phone directly with the hut. July and August weekends fill quickly. Mid-week visits and shoulder seasons (May–June, September–October) offer more flexibility. The hut staff speak Italian; if you speak no Italian, contact them early by phone to confirm availability and explain any dietary needs. Bring cash—card facilities are limited.
The rifugio is a working mountain hut catering to hikers in the lower Orobiche foothills. It offers around 40 beds in multi-share rooms and serves full meals (booking ahead required if you want dinner). The kitchen provides reasonable value for mountain food. Tap water is reliable. The hut operates year-round but check ahead in winter; it's occasionally closed for maintenance. Good starting point for ridge walks toward Presolana or for exploring the quieter valleys to the west.
Book accommodation by phone directly with the hut. July and August weekends fill quickly. Mid-week visits and shoulder seasons (May–June, September–October) offer more flexibility. The hut staff speak Italian; if you speak no Italian, contact them early by phone to confirm availability and explain any dietary needs. Bring cash—card facilities are limited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially in July-August; weekdays are more flexible. Call the rifugio directly using the phone contact available, or check rifugio.net and cai.it for online booking options.
Most Orobiche rifugios operate April through October with full staffing; confirm exact dates by phone as weather can affect opening. Winter closures are common at this elevation.
The main route from Castione della Presolana (reachable by bus from Bergamo) takes 2.5 hours uphill through beech forest; an alternative from Oltressenda Alta also takes 2.5 hours and is quieter.
The rifugio has around 40 beds; ask about hot meals, packed lunches, and water access when booking. Shower facilities are basic or unavailable at this altitude—confirm specifics when you call.
Yes, the 2.5-hour approach and moderate elevation gain suit families and novice hikers; it's a solid entry point to the lower Orobiche rather than a technical mountain hut.
Location
45.9341, 9.5314
HutLists Score
3.9
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Based on facilities, access, and how reliably the hut is open.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- "aperto in estate, inverno e fine settimana"
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0341 996552
- Website
- http://rifugiocasari.it/
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