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About
Rifugio Cesare Mitta sits at 2,020m in the Orobie Alps above the Seriana Valley in Lombardy. Reach it from Bondione village (follow signs for Rifugio Mitta) via a 2.5-hour hike gaining 700m. The trail climbs steeply through forest then opens onto alpine pasture. Most hikers approach from the Seriana Valley side; the refuge also connects to the Orobie high route for multi-day trips eastward.
The hut sleeps around 40 people in shared rooms with blankets and pillows provided. Half board is standard: simple dinner and breakfast included with your bunk. The kitchen serves hearty mountain food—expect polenta, risotto, and local cheese. Water comes from a spring. The refuge runs late June through September; weather closes it other months. There's no electricity and no shower, though washing facilities exist. This is a basic working hut, not a hotel.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email at least 2–3 weeks ahead for July and August. Weekends fill quickly year-round. The refuge sits on CAI trails and is managed independently, so check their website or call ahead to confirm opening dates, especially in early June and late September when weather can force closures.
The hut sleeps around 40 people in shared rooms with blankets and pillows provided. Half board is standard: simple dinner and breakfast included with your bunk. The kitchen serves hearty mountain food—expect polenta, risotto, and local cheese. Water comes from a spring. The refuge runs late June through September; weather closes it other months. There's no electricity and no shower, though washing facilities exist. This is a basic working hut, not a hotel.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email at least 2–3 weeks ahead for July and August. Weekends fill quickly year-round. The refuge sits on CAI trails and is managed independently, so check their website or call ahead to confirm opening dates, especially in early June and late September when weather can force closures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead, especially weekends and July-August; contact the hut directly or use rifugio.net for availability and reservations.
Typically open June through September, weather-dependent; confirm opening dates with the hut before planning your trip.
Start from Bondione village in the Seriana Valley, follow signs for Rifugio Mitta on a 2.5-hour hike gaining 700m through forest then alpine pasture.
40 beds in shared rooms with blankets and pillows provided; half board (dinner and breakfast) is standard, and there's a dining area—check directly for shower availability.
Yes for fit hikers—the 2.5-hour ascent with 700m gain is moderate but steep; it's ideal for introducing yourself to alpine hut trekking and the Orobie high route.
Location
46.3138, 9.9019
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Website
- https://www.rifugi.lombardia.it/sondrio/lanzada/rifugio-cesare-mitta.html
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