Refuge Pian Grand
1.9Rifugio Pian Grand
2,398m
Lombardy, Italy
About
Rifugio Pian Grand sits at 2,398m on the Bergamasque Alps' eastern flank in Lombardy. Reach it via the Val Seriana approach from Castione della Presolana (1,300m). The standard route climbs 1,100m over 4–5 hours, gaining height steadily through meadow and scree. This is a working hut, not a destination in itself—use it as a base for peaks above or a waypoint on ridge traverses in the range.
The rifugio is small: 18 beds across mixed dormitories, no private rooms. Meals are basic but adequate—dinner, breakfast, and packed lunches available. There's water on-site and an outdoor toilet. The hut stays open June to September. Cell signal is unreliable; bring paper maps. The guardian lives here seasonally and manages the hut simply. Don't expect mod cons or late check-ins—arrive by afternoon, eat at the set time.
Book direct with the guardian several weeks ahead for July and August. Contact details are limited; check CAI.it or ask locally in the Val Seriana. The hut fills quickly in high season and closes without warning in poor weather. Go in June or September if you want more flexibility. Bring cash—card payment is uncertain. Water is available but treated carefully; fill bottles at the hut.
The rifugio is small: 18 beds across mixed dormitories, no private rooms. Meals are basic but adequate—dinner, breakfast, and packed lunches available. There's water on-site and an outdoor toilet. The hut stays open June to September. Cell signal is unreliable; bring paper maps. The guardian lives here seasonally and manages the hut simply. Don't expect mod cons or late check-ins—arrive by afternoon, eat at the set time.
Book direct with the guardian several weeks ahead for July and August. Contact details are limited; check CAI.it or ask locally in the Val Seriana. The hut fills quickly in high season and closes without warning in poor weather. Go in June or September if you want more flexibility. Bring cash—card payment is uncertain. Water is available but treated carefully; fill bottles at the hut.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August; weekdays outside peak season can be booked 5–7 days prior. Contact the rifugio directly or search rifugio.net for availability.
Typically open June through September, weather permitting; exact dates vary yearly due to snow. Check cai.it or contact the rifugio in advance to confirm staffing.
Start from Castione della Presolana (1,300m) in Val Seriana; the standard route gains 1,100m over 4–5 hours via meadow and scree. This is a demanding approach—solid fitness and mountain experience required.
18 beds in mixed dormitories, no private rooms; basic but adequate meals (typically pasta, soup, local cheese). Bring a headlamp and check water availability in advance.
No—the 4–5 hour approach with 1,100m elevation gain is demanding and requires mountain competence. Use it as a mountaineering base for peaks or ridge traverses, not a beginner destination.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
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- Total
- 18
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website
- https://sentiero-calanca.ch/rifugio-pian-grand/