Moderate
About
Rifugio Giuseppe Buzzoni sits at 1,560m in the Prealpi Orobiche range near Introbio, Lombardy. Reach it from Introbio village in 2–2.5 hours on well-marked trails. The hut works as a base for day hikes across the limestone ridges and valleys of this quieter corner of the Bergamo Alps, or as a staging point on longer valley traverses.
The rifugio has 34 beds split across several rooms. It serves hot meals at dinner and breakfast, with packed lunches available. Water comes from the mountain spring. The hut runs year-round, though verify opening dates before traveling in winter. Facilities include basic heating and a small common area where the keeper, Claudio Prada, can advise on conditions and route options in the surrounding valleys.
Contact the hut directly by email or phone to book. July and August fill quickly—reserve at least 6–8 weeks ahead for these months. May, June, and September see lighter demand. Weekends are busier than weekdays. The CAI Introbio section manages the rifugio; you can also book through rifugi.net or contact CAI directly if you encounter issues reaching the keeper.
The rifugio has 34 beds split across several rooms. It serves hot meals at dinner and breakfast, with packed lunches available. Water comes from the mountain spring. The hut runs year-round, though verify opening dates before traveling in winter. Facilities include basic heating and a small common area where the keeper, Claudio Prada, can advise on conditions and route options in the surrounding valleys.
Contact the hut directly by email or phone to book. July and August fill quickly—reserve at least 6–8 weeks ahead for these months. May, June, and September see lighter demand. Weekends are busier than weekdays. The CAI Introbio section manages the rifugio; you can also book through rifugi.net or contact CAI directly if you encounter issues reaching the keeper.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially July–August; weekdays often have availability closer to your date. Call ahead or check rifugi.net for current availability.
Most Italian Alpine rifugios at this elevation operate late May through September; contact via phone to confirm exact opening dates and winter closure.
Hike 2–2.5 hours from Introbio village on marked trails through the Prealpi Orobiche; the well-maintained route gains about 700m elevation.
34 beds in shared rooms, hot dinner and breakfast included, packed lunches available on request, and spring water on-site; no shower mentioned, so expect wash basins.
Yes—the 2–2.5 hour approach from Introbio is moderate and well-marked, making it ideal for fitness-building trips or families with hill-walking experience; good base for day hikes on stable terrain.
Location
45.9812, 9.4930
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI CAI Introbio, Claudio Prada
- Season
- Jun 12-Sep 12; Sa-Su; PH
- Total
- 34
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0341 981175
- Website
- https://www.rifugiobuzzoni.it/
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