Refuge Elisa
2.5Rifugio Elisa
1,515m
Lombardy, Italy
About
Rifugio Elisa sits at 1515m in the Bergamasque Alps, a base for day hikes through mixed forest and alpine meadow. The hut lies above the Val Brembana and is reached via the village of Roncobello (drive to the road end, then 1.5 hours on foot, mostly steady climbing). The approach works in either direction—some hikers arrive from the Sentiero delle Orobie traverse or make this a turning point on longer routes through the eastern Lombardy ranges.
The rifugio has 23 beds split between shared and double rooms. Meals are served daily (book dinner in advance). Water comes from the spring. The hut runs year-round, though staffing is lighter November to March—email or call ahead before winter visits. The kitchen can handle vegetarian requests if you mention them when booking. Toilet facilities are basic but reliable. The immediate area around the hut has good walking: short loops to nearby ridges, or longer circuits linking to Rifugio Botta or Rifugio Fratelli Calvi.
Book by email or phone directly with the hut for peak season (July–August). Weekends fill fast in summer, especially June and September. Outside July–August you have more flexibility, though confirm the hut is staffed before turning up. Winter weekday visits are quieter and a good option if you want solitude.
The rifugio has 23 beds split between shared and double rooms. Meals are served daily (book dinner in advance). Water comes from the spring. The hut runs year-round, though staffing is lighter November to March—email or call ahead before winter visits. The kitchen can handle vegetarian requests if you mention them when booking. Toilet facilities are basic but reliable. The immediate area around the hut has good walking: short loops to nearby ridges, or longer circuits linking to Rifugio Botta or Rifugio Fratelli Calvi.
Book by email or phone directly with the hut for peak season (July–August). Weekends fill fast in summer, especially June and September. Outside July–August you have more flexibility, though confirm the hut is staffed before turning up. Winter weekday visits are quieter and a good option if you want solitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during summer weekends; weekdays and shoulder season (May-June, September) need less notice. Call the hut directly or check rifugio.net for availability.
Typically open June through September, with variable spring/autumn weekends depending on weather and staffing. Confirm opening dates by phone before planning an off-season visit.
Drive to the road end in Roncobello (Val Brembana), then hike 1.5 hours uphill on steady terrain through mixed forest and alpine meadow to reach the hut at 1515m.
The hut serves meals (confirm menu when booking) and has 23 beds in shared rooms with basic alpine facilities; shower availability is typical for a Bergamasque rifugio but verify when you book.
The 1.5-hour approach with steady climbing suits families with some hiking experience and older children; it's a solid day-hike base rather than a beginner destination, and works well as a waypoint on the Sentiero delle Orobie traverse.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- –
- Total
- 23
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +393669791655
- Website
- https://rifugioelisa.it