Refuge Corte Nuovo
1.1Rifugio Corte Nuovo
1,635m
Lombardy, Italy
About
Rifugio Corte Nuovo sits at 1635m in the Orobie Alps of Lombardy. Approach from the Valle di Scalve: start at Schilpario and hike 2.5–3 hours north via the Sentiero dei Tre Laghi. The final stretch climbs steeply through pasture to the hut. This is a working mountain base, not a social hub.
The hut holds 6 beds across simple dormitory rooms. Meals are available but phone ahead to confirm timing and menu—the guardians keep a tight schedule. Expect basic mountain fare: pasta, soup, polenta. Water comes from a spring. There are no hot showers. The hut operates year-round, though October to May sees only weekend staffing. The owner manages access carefully given the small capacity.
Book directly by phone before arrival. Six beds fill fast during July and August; aim to call 2–3 weeks ahead for weekend stays. This is a working hut for serious hillwalkers and mountaineers tackling the surrounding ridges, not a leisure destination. Plan for self-sufficiency if you cannot confirm a keeper is present. Winter ascents require experience and avalanche awareness.
The hut holds 6 beds across simple dormitory rooms. Meals are available but phone ahead to confirm timing and menu—the guardians keep a tight schedule. Expect basic mountain fare: pasta, soup, polenta. Water comes from a spring. There are no hot showers. The hut operates year-round, though October to May sees only weekend staffing. The owner manages access carefully given the small capacity.
Book directly by phone before arrival. Six beds fill fast during July and August; aim to call 2–3 weeks ahead for weekend stays. This is a working hut for serious hillwalkers and mountaineers tackling the surrounding ridges, not a leisure destination. Plan for self-sufficiency if you cannot confirm a keeper is present. Winter ascents require experience and avalanche awareness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least a week ahead, longer during July–August; call ahead to confirm availability and meal service since the hut operates on a tight schedule with limited beds (6 total).
Open mid-June through September; check with CAI or rifugi.net for exact dates, as small huts in the Orobie Alps close early if weather or staffing demands it.
Start at Schilpario in Valle di Scalve and follow Sentiero dei Tre Laghi north for 2.5–3 hours, then climb steeply through pasture to the hut at 1635m.
6 beds in simple dormitory rooms, basic meals (pasta, soup, polenta) if ordered ahead, and running water; no shower or toilet luxuries—it's a working mountain base.
Better for experienced hikers; the steep final approach and spartan conditions suit mountaineers and fit walkers, not families or casual day-trippers.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 6
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- https://www.cortenuovo.ch/