Moderate
About
Rifugio Salmurano sits at 1,848m in the Orobie Alps above the Val Brembana in Lombardy. Approach from Branzi village (2 hours, well-marked trail) or from Piazzatorre (2.5 hours). Both routes climb steadily through mixed forest and alpine pasture. The hut stands on a ridge with access to ridge-walking routes across the Orobie range.
The rifugio sleeps 40 across 11 private rooms and dormitories. Half-board includes a cooked dinner and breakfast. The kitchen serves straightforward mountain food: pasta, risotto, local cheeses, cured meats. The dining room is shared. Showers and toilets are basic. The hut operates year-round but is most reliable June through September. Winter access depends on snow conditions—email first. Electricity is limited; charge devices during daylight hours.
Book direct by email or phone. July and August fill 4–6 weeks ahead, especially weekends. Early June and September offer quieter conditions and the same walking. The hut prefers email booking with confirmation; phone works for immediate queries. Groups of 8+ should contact the manager a month in advance. Expect to pay €50–65 for half-board; private rooms cost more than dorm beds.
The rifugio sleeps 40 across 11 private rooms and dormitories. Half-board includes a cooked dinner and breakfast. The kitchen serves straightforward mountain food: pasta, risotto, local cheeses, cured meats. The dining room is shared. Showers and toilets are basic. The hut operates year-round but is most reliable June through September. Winter access depends on snow conditions—email first. Electricity is limited; charge devices during daylight hours.
Book direct by email or phone. July and August fill 4–6 weeks ahead, especially weekends. Early June and September offer quieter conditions and the same walking. The hut prefers email booking with confirmation; phone works for immediate queries. Groups of 8+ should contact the manager a month in advance. Expect to pay €50–65 for half-board; private rooms cost more than dorm beds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead during peak summer season, especially July-August weekends. Call ahead directly—phone booking is the standard method here.
Staffed during summer months only; confirm exact dates by calling ahead, as opening depends on snow melt and staffing availability.
Approach from Branzi village (2 hours) or Piazzatorre (2.5 hours) via well-marked trails climbing through forest and alpine pasture to 1,848m.
40 beds in 11 private rooms and dorms with half-board (dinner and breakfast included); straightforward mountain cooking, no shower facilities typical at this elevation.
Yes—moderate access difficulty and established trails from valley villages make it suitable for fit beginners; excellent for multi-day ridge-walking across the Orobie range.
Location
46.0282, 9.5737
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- Jun 15-Sep 15; Dec 15-Apr 15
- Total
- 40
- Private rooms
- 11
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 349 113 7896;+39 335 161 9279
- Website
- https://www.rifugi.lombardia.it/sondrio/gerola-alta/rifugio-salmurano.html
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