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About
Rifugio Beniamino sits at 1,485m in the Bergamo Alps above the Val Brembana in Lombardy. The hut serves hikers exploring the limestone peaks and meadows between the Val Brembana and the Carnic Alps. From Piazza Brembana village, allow 2.5 to 3 hours for the approach on a marked trail. The walk starts steep but eases as you gain elevation through mixed forest and open pasture.
The rifugio is small, with 16 beds split across dormitory rooms. The kitchen serves home-cooked meals—book your dinner order when you arrive. Water comes from the spring nearby. There's no shower, but you'll find basic washroom facilities. The hut operates year-round for experienced winter visitors, though peak season runs June through September. Opening mid-week can be variable outside summer months, so confirm before you go.
Call ahead to reserve your bed and meals. The phone number is usually listed on rifugio.net or CAI directories for the Bergamo territory. July and August require booking at least two weeks in advance. Weekends fill quickly even in shoulder season. There's no mobile signal at the hut, so plan your onward route before arrival.
The rifugio is small, with 16 beds split across dormitory rooms. The kitchen serves home-cooked meals—book your dinner order when you arrive. Water comes from the spring nearby. There's no shower, but you'll find basic washroom facilities. The hut operates year-round for experienced winter visitors, though peak season runs June through September. Opening mid-week can be variable outside summer months, so confirm before you go.
Call ahead to reserve your bed and meals. The phone number is usually listed on rifugio.net or CAI directories for the Bergamo territory. July and August require booking at least two weeks in advance. Weekends fill quickly even in shoulder season. There's no mobile signal at the hut, so plan your onward route before arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead, especially weekends and July–August; with only 16 beds, it fills quickly. Call the hut direct or check rifugio.net for availability.
Typically open June through September, though exact dates vary by year; call ahead to confirm staffing if you're planning shoulder-season visits.
Start from Piazza Brembana village and follow the marked trail for 2.5–3 hours; the path climbs steeply through forest then eases into open pasture as you approach the hut.
The kitchen serves home-cooked dinners (book when you reserve), and beds are in dormitory rooms; confirm whether breakfast and shower facilities are available when you call.
Yes—the approach is manageable for fit hikers with mountain experience, though the initial steep section and 2.5–3 hour ascent mean it's better for intermediate walkers than complete novices.
Location
46.0826, 9.7166
HutLists Score
3.9
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Quick Facts
- Total
- 16
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0342 645024
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