Moderate
About
Rifugio Bietti Buzzi sits at 1,719m on the Grigne massif above Lake Como in Lombardy. Reach it from Mandello Lario on the lakeshore. The standard approach takes 2.5 hours from Mandello, climbing steeply through mixed forest to emerge on the limestone plateau. In winter, the hut becomes a base for ski touring and snowshoeing across the Grigne's high terrain.
The hut sleeps 30 people in shared rooms. Half-board and full-board meals are available, with cooking based on what's in season and what local suppliers deliver. The refugio operates year-round, which is unusual for this altitude, though staffing and services thin considerably in November and early January. Water comes from a spring; toilets are basic. Mobile signal is patchy. The hut maintains close ties to CAI Grigne—Mandello Lario, so expect a welcoming but no-frills atmosphere.
Book direct by email or phone with Marco Madama. July and August fill 4–6 weeks ahead. Winter weekends (December–February) also book solidly for ski touring parties. Shoulder seasons—May, June, September, October—have reliable space with better weather than you might expect.
The hut sleeps 30 people in shared rooms. Half-board and full-board meals are available, with cooking based on what's in season and what local suppliers deliver. The refugio operates year-round, which is unusual for this altitude, though staffing and services thin considerably in November and early January. Water comes from a spring; toilets are basic. Mobile signal is patchy. The hut maintains close ties to CAI Grigne—Mandello Lario, so expect a welcoming but no-frills atmosphere.
Book direct by email or phone with Marco Madama. July and August fill 4–6 weeks ahead. Winter weekends (December–February) also book solidly for ski touring parties. Shoulder seasons—May, June, September, October—have reliable space with better weather than you might expect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead for weekends and summer months; weekdays are more flexible. Call the hut directly or check rifugio.net for availability.
Open year-round for hiking in summer and ski touring in winter, though staffing may be reduced in shoulder seasons—confirm dates before visiting.
Start from Mandello Lario on Lake Como's shore; the standard route takes 2.5 hours, climbing steeply through forest to the limestone plateau at 1,719m.
Half-board and full-board meals available with seasonal cooking; 30 beds in shared rooms, though shower facilities are basic—typical for Italian Alpine huts at this elevation.
Yes for fit hikers comfortable with steep terrain; the 2.5-hour ascent is straightforward but relentless, and it's better for experienced winter users doing ski touring or snowshoeing.
Location
45.9547, 9.3737
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI Marco Madama, CAI Grigne - Mandello Lario
- Season
- May-Nov
- Total
- 30
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0341 735741
- Website
- http://www.rifugiobiettibuzzi.it
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