About
Rifugio Francesco Allievi stands at 2,035m in the Orobie Alps, on the watershed between the Serio and Brembo valleys. Reach it from Carona in the Val Brembana in 3 hours, ascending forest and meadow to the Passo della Giunca (2,042m). The approach is steady but relentless. From Piazzatorre, a shorter variant climbs in 2.5 hours via the Val Mora. This is a working base for traversing the Orobie ridge or approaching Cima di Fumarola (2,267m) and Passo del Palugio to the south.
The hut is small—50 beds spread across shared dorms. The kitchen produces solid food; half-board is standard. Water comes from springs nearby. Opening runs from June through September; snow closes the hut before late May. Facilities are basic but reliable: no private rooms, no wifi, pit toilets. The hut is managed by CAI and staffed by seasonal guardians. Expect quiet nights and early dinners (around 19:00).
Book through the CAI Bergamo section or directly with the guardian by phone. July and August fill by mid-June, especially weekends. Contact details change yearly as guardianship rotates; check cai.it or rifugi.net before planning. Phone reception is patchy—aim to call mid-morning. The hut belongs to the Orobie heartland: expect experienced hikers and climbers, not casual visitors.
The hut is small—50 beds spread across shared dorms. The kitchen produces solid food; half-board is standard. Water comes from springs nearby. Opening runs from June through September; snow closes the hut before late May. Facilities are basic but reliable: no private rooms, no wifi, pit toilets. The hut is managed by CAI and staffed by seasonal guardians. Expect quiet nights and early dinners (around 19:00).
Book through the CAI Bergamo section or directly with the guardian by phone. July and August fill by mid-June, especially weekends. Contact details change yearly as guardianship rotates; check cai.it or rifugi.net before planning. Phone reception is patchy—aim to call mid-morning. The hut belongs to the Orobie heartland: expect experienced hikers and climbers, not casual visitors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially July–August; weekdays are more flexible. Contact the hut directly or use rifugi.net for availability and reservations.
Typically open June through September, depending on snow conditions and staffing; check current status with the hut before planning your trip.
From Carona in Val Brembana: 3 hours ascending steady forest and meadow to Passo della Giunca (2,042m). Shorter variant from Piazzatorre via Val Mora: 2.5 hours.
Small hut with 50 beds, serves meals and drinks; confirm exact offerings (showers, half-board options) when booking, as capacity and services are limited.
The approach is steady but relentless over 3 hours—suitable for hikers with moderate fitness, not beginners. Better as a base for experienced walkers doing Orobie ridge traverses or alpine scrambles like Cima di Fumarola (2,267m).
Location
46.2877, 9.6641
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Website
- https://www.caimilano.org/rifugio-allievi-bonacossa/
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