Refuge Carlo Medici ai Cassinelli
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Refuge Carlo Medici ai Cassinelli

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Rifugio Carlo Medici ai Cassinelli

1,568m Lombardy, Italy Write a review
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About

Rifugio Carlo Medici ai Cassinelli sits at 1,568m on the slopes above the Vallone di Riso in the Brescia Alps. Approach from the village of Collio: a 2-hour hike gains 700m via marked forest paths that can be muddy in spring and autumn. The hut is positioned for day walks into the surrounding ridges and valleys, with routes to Cima di Monticello (1,852m) and onward traverses across the limestone plateau.

The refuge has 18 beds split across small shared rooms. The guardian prepares hot meals and stocks basic groceries and drinks. You'll find a basic kitchen and small dining area. The hut opens year-round but staff presence is seasonal—confirm opening dates before visiting. Water comes from a spring; there's no shower. Toilets are basic but functional.

Book at least 3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially June through September. Contact the hut directly by phone or email to arrange your stay and meal preference. Groups should book 6 weeks in advance. Winter visits require prior arrangement as snow access may be limited. The hut fills quickly during summer and holidays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially in July-August; weekdays can often accommodate walk-ups. Call ahead on the phone contact listed—small huts like this (18 beds) fill quickly on popular days.
Most Italian Alpine huts at this elevation open June through September, though exact dates vary by year—contact the rifugio directly or check rifugi.net for current opening dates and staffing.
Start from the village of Collio and follow marked forest paths for 2 hours, gaining 700m elevation; expect muddy conditions in spring and autumn. No road access—it's a hiking-only approach.
The guardian prepares hot meals (typically pasta, soup, local dishes); 18 beds are in small shared rooms. Confirm shower availability when booking, as small huts don't always have hot water.
Suitable for families with hiking experience—the 2-hour approach and 700m gain is moderate but not trivial for young kids. Day-walk based itineraries (Cima di Monticello) work well for mixed abilities.

Location

45.9422, 10.0766
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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
Season
Jun-Aug; Sep: We-Su; May: Sa-Su; Oct: Sa-Su
Total
18

Facilities

Breakfast Half board Meals served Drinking water

Contact & Booking

Email
[email protected]
Phone
+39 339 5655793
Website
https://www.rifugiobaitacassinelli.it/

Activities

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