Refuge Casera Vecchia di Varrone
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Refuge Casera Vecchia di Varrone

4.8

Rifugio Casera Vecchia di Varrone

1,675m Lombardy, Italy Write a review
Moderate

About

Rifugio Casera Vecchia di Varrone sits at 1,675m in the Varrone valley in Lombardy. The hut sits 4 hours' walk from Maggio or 3.5 hours from Artegna via well-marked CAI paths. Both approaches climb steadily through beech and spruce forest before opening onto alpine pasture. This is solid hiking terrain, not technical ground.

The rifugio manages 24 beds across simple rooms. You get a hot meal at dinner and a basic breakfast. Flush toilets mark it as more comfortable than a mountain shelter, though it remains functional rather than luxurious. The hut sits on a working pastoral route, so expect hikers passing through on multi-day circuits rather than a quiet refuge feel. The season runs June to September, closing in winter when snow blocks the approach.

Book directly with the Premana section of CAI. Call +39 0341 890378 or email to confirm availability. July and August fill quickly—book 4 weeks ahead for those months. June and September see lighter traffic and book easier. Check conditions before visiting in late May or early October as snow can linger on the approach.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (July-August), especially weekends; shoulder months (June, September) are more flexible. Call ahead to confirm availability—phone contact is your best bet for this smaller 24-bed rifugio.
Typically open June through September; confirm exact dates by phone before planning, as staffing at smaller Lombardy rifugios can vary by year.
Approach from Maggio (4 hours) or Artegna (3.5 hours) via well-marked CAI trails through beech and spruce forest to alpine pasture—straightforward hiking with steady climbing, no scrambling.
Expect a hot dinner and basic breakfast; flush toilets indicate mid-range comfort compared to mountain shelters. No shower mentioned—bring a washcloth and accept mountain hygiene standards.
Yes—the approaches are non-technical with good trail markers, and the 3.5–4 hour walk is manageable for fit families and hiking beginners in decent fitness. The 24-bed capacity means it stays quiet and less crowded than larger hubs.

Location

46.0347, 9.4995
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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 Sezione CAI di Premana
Season
Sa,Su 00:00-24:00
Total
24

Facilities

Meals served Flush toilets Drinking water

Contact & Booking

Email
[email protected]
Phone
+39 0341 188 1142
Website
https://www.rifugiovarrone.com/

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