Moderate
About
Rifugio Gerli Porro stands at 1,965m in the Bergamasque Prealps, a base for ridge walks and scrambling above the Val Brembana. Reach it from Piazza Brembana in 3–4 hours via a steep trail through beech forest; the final 30 minutes gain 400m. Most parties ascend in a morning push from the valley. The hut sits on the watershed ridge, making it a natural overnight stop for traverses of the Alpi Orobie.
The rifugio has 60 beds split across several rooms. You get a hot shower—rare at this elevation—and a dinner of pasta or risotto with local cheese. The guardian runs the hut year-round, though winter access may require scrambling boots and experience on snow. A small terrace catches morning sun and valley views. Breakfast and packed lunches are available at standard Alpine rates.
Book 8–10 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Email or phone the hut directly; both contacts are reliable. Weekday visits in June or September have walk-in availability most of the time. The hut fills fast when the Orobie ridge is clear and dry.
The rifugio has 60 beds split across several rooms. You get a hot shower—rare at this elevation—and a dinner of pasta or risotto with local cheese. The guardian runs the hut year-round, though winter access may require scrambling boots and experience on snow. A small terrace catches morning sun and valley views. Breakfast and packed lunches are available at standard Alpine rates.
Book 8–10 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Email or phone the hut directly; both contacts are reliable. Weekday visits in June or September have walk-in availability most of the time. The hut fills fast when the Orobie ridge is clear and dry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead during July–August, especially weekends; contact the hut directly by phone or check rifugio.net/cai.it for availability. Outside peak season, a few days' notice usually works.
Open year-round but reliably staffed June through September; winter/shoulder months require confirmation by phone before heading up.
Start from Piazza Brembana and allow 3–4 hours on the main trail; the final 30 minutes are steep (400m gain through beech forest), so most parties do it as a morning push from the valley.
60 beds in shared rooms, hot showers (uncommon at this elevation), and meals provided; confirm half-board or dinner-only options when booking.
The steep final push and 3–4 hour ascent suit confident hill walkers; families with older children (10+) used to mountain hiking will manage it, but younger kids or inexperienced hikers should consider lower-elevation alternatives.
Location
46.2985, 9.7769
HutLists Score
5.0
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- "Aperto dalla fine di aprile tutti i fine settimana fino ai primi di giugno. Giugno, luglio, agosto e settembre tutti i giorni.Fine settimana di ottobre"
- Total
- 60
Facilities
Showers
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 329 4159404
- Website
- https://www.rifugiogerliporro.it/
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