Refuge Marinelli Bombardieri
1.6Rifugio Marinelli Bombardieri
2,813m
Lombardy, Italy
About
Rifugio Marinelli Bombardieri sits at 2,813m in the Rhaetian Alps, above the Cambrils Valley in Valtellinese. Reach it from Sondrio in 4–5 hours on foot: start at Bagni di Masino, follow the Masino Valley trail, then climb steeply via the Bivacco Sansone to the hut. The final 600m elevation gain is relentless but direct. In winter and early spring, check avalanche conditions before heading out—this is serious terrain.
The hut holds 210 beds across multiple dormitories and a few private rooms. CAI manages it and serves full meals at dinner and breakfast. The kitchen caters to omnivores and vegetarians equally. Hot showers are available. The hut stays open from early June through late September, with weekend-only operation in shoulder months. It's a proper working refuge with no frills but reliable shelter and food.
Book by phone directly with the hut, especially for July and August weekends when beds fill fast. Call ahead even for weekdays in July. The hut fills because it's a solid base for traversing the Grigna, climbing nearby peaks, or acclimatizing before heading into the high peaks. Expect a working crowd of climbers, not tourists.
The hut holds 210 beds across multiple dormitories and a few private rooms. CAI manages it and serves full meals at dinner and breakfast. The kitchen caters to omnivores and vegetarians equally. Hot showers are available. The hut stays open from early June through late September, with weekend-only operation in shoulder months. It's a proper working refuge with no frills but reliable shelter and food.
Book by phone directly with the hut, especially for July and August weekends when beds fill fast. Call ahead even for weekdays in July. The hut fills because it's a solid base for traversing the Grigna, climbing nearby peaks, or acclimatizing before heading into the high peaks. Expect a working crowd of climbers, not tourists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially July–August; weekdays have more availability. Call the hut directly or check rifugio.net for current openings.
Typically open June–September for reliable staffing; shoulder months (May and October) depend on snow and weather. Winter access is not safe without mountaineering experience and avalanche knowledge.
Start at Bagni di Masino near Sondrio, follow the Masino Valley trail, then climb steeply via Bivacco Sansone for 4–5 hours total; the final 600m is relentless scrambling with technical sections.
210 beds in dormitories and a few private rooms; hot meals and packed lunches available. Showers are basic (cold water or limited hot); bring a headlamp and earplugs.
No—the access route is technical scrambling with exposed sections and serious altitude; it's designed for experienced hikers and mountaineers only. Children and inexperienced walkers should choose a valley hut instead.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- –
- Total
- 210
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0342 511577
- Website
- https://www.rifugiomarinellibombardieri.it