Refuge Antonio Baroni al Brunone
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Refuge Antonio Baroni al Brunone

3.7

Rifugio Antonio Baroni al Brunone

2,295m Lombardy, Italy Write a review
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About

Rifugio Antonio Baroni al Brunone sits at 2,295m on the Brunone plateau in the Bergamasque Alps. Reach it from Piazza Brembana in the Val Brembana: take the cable car up Pizzo Arera (1,650m), then hike east across open terrain toward Passo della Carosella and the rifugio. The walk from the top of the cable car takes roughly 2.5 hours. In winter, when the cable car closes, approach from Oneta in the Val Serina—a longer but feasible alternative.

The rifugio operates year-round and sleeps 60 guests in mixed dorms. Half-board is standard (breakfast and dinner included). The kitchen serves solid mountain fare; vegetarian options are available on request. Showers cost extra. This is genuine Alpine refuge accommodation—functional, not luxurious. The hut makes a logical base for traversing the Brunone plateau and climbing peaks in the Arera group. Summer brings day-hikers; winter transforms it into a quieter outpost for ski tourers.

Book direct by email or phone as soon as your dates are fixed, especially for July and August. The CAI Bergamo section manages the hut, so contact details are available through cai.it. Weekends fill faster than weekdays. If you're planning a multi-day traverse of the Bergamasque Alps, expect this hut to be your bottleneck—book early.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during summer weekends; call ahead directly or check rifugio.net for availability, especially if you're arriving via the cable car route when demand peaks.
Open year-round with full staffing during summer hiking season (June–September); winter operations depend on snow conditions and cable car access, so confirm status before visiting.
From Piazza Brembana in Val Brembana, take the cable car up Pizzo Arera (1,650m), then hike east across open plateau toward Passo della Carosella—about 2.5 hours total; in winter when the cable car closes, approach from Oneta in Val Serina via a longer route.
60 beds available; expect bunk accommodation, half or full board meals typical of Alpine rifugi, and basic facilities—confirm shower availability when booking as mountain huts vary.
Yes for families and fit hikers: the cable car removes technical difficulty, and the 2.5-hour walk across open plateau is straightforward, though altitude (2,295m) and exposure to weather require decent fitness and preparation.

Location

46.0623, 9.9605
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This hut takes bookings direct, so beds go to whoever asks first. Tell us your dates and we'll email you when it's time to reserve — with the hut's contact details.

We can't watch this hut's availability — it books direct. Give us your arrival date and we'll email you when it's time to get in touch, with the hut's phone and email.

Independent of the hut and its alpine club. We never book or hold beds — the reminder just tells you when to get in touch, with the hut's own contact details.

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Quick Facts

Managing club
CAI CAI sezione di Bergamo
Season
Jun-Oct
Total
60

Facilities

Meals served Drinking water

Contact & Booking

Email
[email protected]
Phone
+39 0346 41235
Website
http://www.rifugio-brunone.appspot.com/

Activities

Hiking Mountaineering

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