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About
Rifugio Riccardo Piazza sits at 767m in the foothills above Brescia, Lombardy. The hut serves as a base for day walks and short treks through beech and oak forest. It's accessible by car up a gravel road, or on foot from Brescia in about 90 minutes via marked trails. Most visitors approach from the valley settlements of Colli or Bione.
The rifugio operates year-round and accommodates 30–40 guests in simple rooms. The kitchen serves hearty regional dishes at lunch and dinner; half-board and room-only options are available. Facilities include a large dining room, a bar area, and hot showers. This is a working hut, not a tourist hostel—expect a quiet atmosphere and practical, clean accommodation suited to walkers doing circuits through the local ridge system.
Phone ahead to check availability and book meals, especially on weekends. The hut fills regularly with locals and regional hikers rather than mountain tourists. July and August see the most visitors. If you need English support, contact the hut directly rather than relying on online platforms.
The rifugio operates year-round and accommodates 30–40 guests in simple rooms. The kitchen serves hearty regional dishes at lunch and dinner; half-board and room-only options are available. Facilities include a large dining room, a bar area, and hot showers. This is a working hut, not a tourist hostel—expect a quiet atmosphere and practical, clean accommodation suited to walkers doing circuits through the local ridge system.
Phone ahead to check availability and book meals, especially on weekends. The hut fills regularly with locals and regional hikers rather than mountain tourists. July and August see the most visitors. If you need English support, contact the hut directly rather than relying on online platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially in summer and autumn. Call the rifugio directly using the phone contact available, or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability and online booking options.
Open year-round, so you can visit in any season. Check ahead in winter as staffing may be reduced on quieter days.
Drive up the gravel road from Colli or Bione, or hike from Brescia in about 90 minutes via marked trails—straightforward walking through beech and oak forest.
The kitchen serves hearty regional Lombard dishes at lunch and dinner; half-board packages are offered. Expect basic accommodation in simple rooms for 30–40 guests.
Yes—the easy access (drivable or 90-minute walk), low elevation (767m), and short day-walk itineraries make it ideal for families and hiking beginners looking for a gentle introduction to rifugio life.
Location
45.8750, 9.3821
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Quick Facts
- Season
- Year-round
- Total
- 35
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- Phone
- +39 0341 495835
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