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About
Rifugio Carlo Porta sits at 1,426m in the Prealps above the Valle d'Intelvi, northwest of Como. From Lanzo d'Intelvi village, hike 1.5 hours steeply uphill on marked paths through beech forest. The hut sits on a working trail between Como's lower peaks and the higher ridges, making it a natural stop for day walkers and those crossing between valleys.
The rifugio runs 45 beds across multiple rooms. The CAI-managed refuge serves meals daily and offers basic but clean accommodation. You get water and heating year-round. The hut operates all year but sees heaviest use June through September. Winter access depends on snow conditions—confirm before heading up in December through February.
Book direct with the hut by email or phone, especially for weekends and July-August when Milano-based weekenders fill beds quickly. Groups of 8+ should contact them 2-3 weeks ahead. The hut is not on rifugi.net, so phone or email is your only option. Arrive by early afternoon to secure dinner and settle in before dark.
The rifugio runs 45 beds across multiple rooms. The CAI-managed refuge serves meals daily and offers basic but clean accommodation. You get water and heating year-round. The hut operates all year but sees heaviest use June through September. Winter access depends on snow conditions—confirm before heading up in December through February.
Book direct with the hut by email or phone, especially for weekends and July-August when Milano-based weekenders fill beds quickly. Groups of 8+ should contact them 2-3 weeks ahead. The hut is not on rifugi.net, so phone or email is your only option. Arrive by early afternoon to secure dinner and settle in before dark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially in summer; weekday visits need less notice. Call ahead or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability since it's a popular CAI-managed hut with only 45 beds.
Typically open year-round on weekends, with full staffing from May through October; confirm opening dates with CAI Como or call ahead since winter access can be weather-dependent.
Start from Lanzo d'Intelvi village and hike 1.5 hours steeply uphill on marked CAI paths through beech forest—straightforward navigation but real elevation gain.
45 beds in shared rooms, daily meals served, and water available; basic amenities but no showers, so plan accordingly.
Good for fit families and experienced day walkers—the 1.5-hour approach is steep and unrelenting, not ideal for young children or flat-ground hikers, but the hut itself is welcoming and the trail is well-marked.
Location
45.9103, 9.3960
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI Club Alpino Italiano sezione di Milano
- Season
- Jan-Dec "Aperto tutto l'anno, tutti i giorni. Con neve o maltempo contattare il gestore per verificare l'apertura"
- Total
- 45
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0341 590105
- Website
- https://www.caimilano.org/rifugio-carlo-porta/
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