Moderate
About
Capanna Lago Nero sits at 1,997m in the Orobie Alps above the Val Brembana in Lombardy. Reach it from Carona in 2.5 hours via the Sentiero dei Laghi (Lakes Trail), a steady climb through Alpine meadows and larch forest. The hut overlooks Lago Nero and makes a solid base for circulars linking nearby tarns and ridge walks.
The rifugio accommodates 40 guests in simple dormitory rooms. Meals are served in the dining room; book dinner ahead. Water comes from the lake. The hut operates year-round but staffing is sparse in winter—call ahead. Facilities include a basic kitchen and gas heating. Wi-Fi is not available. This is a working hut, not a tourist facility.
Contact the hut directly by phone before visiting. July and August fill quickly; book at least 4–6 weeks ahead for summer weekends. June, September and early October offer reliable conditions with fewer crowds. Winter visits need advance coordination with the keeper.
The rifugio accommodates 40 guests in simple dormitory rooms. Meals are served in the dining room; book dinner ahead. Water comes from the lake. The hut operates year-round but staffing is sparse in winter—call ahead. Facilities include a basic kitchen and gas heating. Wi-Fi is not available. This is a working hut, not a tourist facility.
Contact the hut directly by phone before visiting. July and August fill quickly; book at least 4–6 weeks ahead for summer weekends. June, September and early October offer reliable conditions with fewer crowds. Winter visits need advance coordination with the keeper.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during July-August, especially if you want dinner; call ahead or check rifugio.net. For shoulder seasons, a few days' notice is usually fine.
Open year-round, though staffing and services are more reliable June-September; call ahead in winter and shoulder seasons to confirm availability.
Start from Carona and take Sentiero dei Laghi (Lakes Trail) for 2.5 hours of steady climbing through Alpine meadows and larch forest to 1,997m.
Simple dormitory beds for 40 guests, dining room with meals (dinner must be booked ahead), and water sourced from Lago Nero; no en-suite facilities.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach is moderate with no scrambling, and the hut works well for families wanting ridge walks and tarn circuits; children should be comfortable on marked trails.
Location
45.9972, 9.8773
HutLists Score
5.0
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Total
- 40
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 3291377183
- Website
- https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/rifugi-bivacchi/baita-lago-nero
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