Refuge Sant'Anna

Rifugio Sant'Anna sits at 1342m on the slopes above Colico in northern Lombardy, overlooking Lake Como. The hut works as a base for day walks and scrambles across the limestone ridges of the Grigna range. From Colico town (30 minutes by car from the lake shore), a steep forest path climbs 2 hours to the hut. This is the direct approach and gains 800m. Most hikers reach it as part of a ridge traverse or loop walk in the area rather than a standalone destination.

The rifugio has 45 beds across simple shared rooms. Half-board is available. Kitchen facilities are basic but the kitchen staff cook solid mountain food. Opening times follow the hiking season: typically March through October, though weekends often stay open November to February. A small shop sells bottled water and snacks. The hut sits on a working farm with animal grazing nearby, so expect rural quietness rather than hut bustle.

Book directly by phone or email. Summer weekends fill, especially July and August when book 4–6 weeks ahead. Mid-week and shoulder months (April–May, September–October) have space. Winter weekends require confirmation as staff openings are unpredictable. The hut is independently managed and not affiliated with CAI or other Alpine clubs.