Refuge Pasini

Rifugio Pasini sits at 2,070m in the Orobie Alps above the Val Seriana in Lombardy. Reach it from Rifugio Benigni (1,430m) in 3–4 hours on good trail through mixed forest and alpine meadow. The walk is steady but not steep. Most hikers approach from Ardesio or Castione della Presolana on the valley floor; allow 5–6 hours from there if walking the whole way. The hut lies on the high traverse route between the Seriana and Brembana valleys, making it a natural midpoint for two- to three-day trips.

The refuge is small, with beds for around 20 people in basic dormitory rooms. Half-board meals are served daily. The kitchen provides hearty soups and pasta; bring snacks for lunch. Water comes from a spring near the hut. There is no electricity or wifi. The hut opens year-round but operates on a skeleton crew in winter—contact ahead before December. Summer crowds are light compared to popular western Alpine huts; most traffic arrives July and August.

Book directly by phone or email; the CAI manages the hut and rifugio.net lists current contact details. Reserve one month ahead for July and August weekends. The hut is best visited May through September when access is reliable and the building fully staffed. Winter ascents are possible but require alpine experience and appropriate gear; confirm opening before planning a winter trip.