Refuge SEC Marisa Consigliere
5.0Rifugio SEC Marisa Consigliere
About
Rifugio SEC Marisa Consigliere sits at 1110m on the southern edge of the Grigna group, 8km north of Lecco in Lombardy. The hut is reached from Lecco via the Valle Fredda footpath, a steep 2.5-hour climb gaining 800m. Alternative approaches come from Ballabio or Piani d'Erna. The location makes it a useful base for day walks on Grigna's lower slopes and access to limestone crags popular with scramblers and rock climbers.
The rifugio operates year-round and accommodates 16 people in shared rooms. The manager provides simple meals and drinks; self-catering is not possible. Facilities include mattresses and blankets but expect basic Alpine hut standards. Showers are available. Water comes from a spring. The hut serves mainly local hikers and climbers from the Lecco area, so crowds are manageable outside summer weekends. The southern exposure means it can be hot on midsummer afternoons.
Call ahead before visiting. Phone booking is essential, particularly for weekends and July–August. The hut is managed by the SEC (Sezione Escursionisti di Lecco), a local hiking club. Arrive early in the day if you plan to walk from Lecco; starting after 10:00 makes a tight schedule.
The rifugio operates year-round and accommodates 16 people in shared rooms. The manager provides simple meals and drinks; self-catering is not possible. Facilities include mattresses and blankets but expect basic Alpine hut standards. Showers are available. Water comes from a spring. The hut serves mainly local hikers and climbers from the Lecco area, so crowds are manageable outside summer weekends. The southern exposure means it can be hot on midsummer afternoons.
Call ahead before visiting. Phone booking is essential, particularly for weekends and July–August. The hut is managed by the SEC (Sezione Escursionisti di Lecco), a local hiking club. Arrive early in the day if you plan to walk from Lecco; starting after 10:00 makes a tight schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during July–August; contact the rifugio directly by phone since it's a small 16-bed operation and may not use online systems. Check rifugio.net or call ahead to confirm current booking procedures.
The hut operates year-round but is reliably staffed during summer months (June–September); confirm opening dates outside summer before planning a visit.
The main approach is the Valle Fredda footpath from Lecco: 2.5 hours uphill gaining 800m elevation—steep but straightforward. Alternative access routes exist from Ballabio or Piani d'Erna if you prefer a different starting point.
Expect shared dormitory rooms (16 beds total), meals, and basic mountain hut amenities; shower availability depends on water supply at 1110m, so ask when booking.
Yes—the easy access difficulty and 2.5-hour approach from Lecco make it accessible for fit hikers and families with Alpine experience; it's ideal as a base for day walks on Grigna's lower slopes rather than technical climbing.
Location
45.8392, 9.3059
HutLists Score
5.0
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- private
- Season
- Sep-Jul Su; Aug 01-31
- Total
- 16
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0341 551383
- Website
- https://www.escursionisticivatesi.it/?page_id=355
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