Moderate
About
Rifugio Rino Olmo sits at 1,819m on the Prealps above Clusone in the Bergamo valley. Reach it from the village of Dossena on foot in 2.5 to 3 hours via the clear trail marked for Monte Rai. The hut works as a base for day hikes across the local ridge network and as a waypoint on longer traverses of the southern Prealps. Summer trails stay open June through September without technical difficulty.
The hut has 25 beds split across multiple rooms. Half-board meals are available—the kitchen serves straightforward mountain food using local ingredients. Water comes from the spring; showers are cold but reliable. The refuge opens year-round for groups with advance notice, and operates regularly from May through October for walk-in visitors. Winter access depends on snow and requires climbing experience.
Book direct with CAI Clusone by phone or email at least two weeks ahead. July and August fill quickly; aim for six weeks' notice in peak season. You can also register through rifugio.net. The hut charges per bed, not per person, so solo travelers and small groups pay accordingly. Pay cash on arrival or confirm payment method when booking. The CAI Clusone section runs the hut as a working refuge, not a commercial operation, so expect basic comfort and a serious hiking crowd.
The hut has 25 beds split across multiple rooms. Half-board meals are available—the kitchen serves straightforward mountain food using local ingredients. Water comes from the spring; showers are cold but reliable. The refuge opens year-round for groups with advance notice, and operates regularly from May through October for walk-in visitors. Winter access depends on snow and requires climbing experience.
Book direct with CAI Clusone by phone or email at least two weeks ahead. July and August fill quickly; aim for six weeks' notice in peak season. You can also register through rifugio.net. The hut charges per bed, not per person, so solo travelers and small groups pay accordingly. Pay cash on arrival or confirm payment method when booking. The CAI Clusone section runs the hut as a working refuge, not a commercial operation, so expect basic comfort and a serious hiking crowd.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead for summer weekends, earlier if you're planning July–August. Contact the hut directly by phone or check rifugio.net for current availability and rates.
Open and staffed June through September, with summer trails passable without snow or technical obstacles during this window.
Start from Dossena village and follow the marked trail for Monte Rai; 2.5–3 hours on foot with moderate difficulty and no scrambling.
The hut has 25 beds in multiple rooms and serves half-board meals (dinner and breakfast); confirm shower availability when you book.
Yes—the approach is moderate and non-technical, and it works well as a base for day hikes on the ridge network, making it accessible for fit families and newer hikers.
Location
45.9483, 10.0377
HutLists Score
4.4
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Facilities
Access
Season
Based on facilities, access, and how reliably the hut is open.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI CAI sezione di Clusone
- Season
- "Tutti i fine settimana da giugno ad ottobre. Tutti i giorni da luglio ad agosto."
- Total
- 25
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 347 779 1057
- Website
- https://www.rifugioolmo.it/
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