Moderate
About
Rifugio Sora Casari sits at 1,660m in the Lombardy Alps, accessed via the Val di Scalve from the village of Azzone. The approach is a steady 3-hour walk through beech and conifer forest, gaining 700m elevation. Winter snow often closes the access road, so check conditions before driving up.
The hut sleeps 25 people in simple rooms. Meals are served family-style at fixed times—dinner typically at 7pm, breakfast at 8am. Kitchen facilities are basic but functional. The rifugio operates year-round but sees heavy snow December through March; confirm conditions and access before visiting in winter. No shower, but there's running water and toilets.
Book directly by phone. Peak season (July–August and weekends May–September) fills 2–3 weeks ahead. The hut caters to hikers doing day walks in the valley and those traversing between the Orobie ridges. It's a working mountain hut, not a resort—expect simple hospitality and shared dining.
The hut sleeps 25 people in simple rooms. Meals are served family-style at fixed times—dinner typically at 7pm, breakfast at 8am. Kitchen facilities are basic but functional. The rifugio operates year-round but sees heavy snow December through March; confirm conditions and access before visiting in winter. No shower, but there's running water and toilets.
Book directly by phone. Peak season (July–August and weekends May–September) fills 2–3 weeks ahead. The hut caters to hikers doing day walks in the valley and those traversing between the Orobie ridges. It's a working mountain hut, not a resort—expect simple hospitality and shared dining.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-4 weeks ahead for summer weekends, earlier if you're going in peak season (July-August). Call the hut directly to check availability and confirm current conditions—phone contact is your best option here.
It's staffed reliably in summer (June-September); outside those months, call ahead as staffing is irregular. Winter access depends on road conditions from Azzone—snow often closes the approach road, so always check before planning a winter visit.
Drive from Azzone in Val di Scalve to the road head (check winter conditions first), then hike 3 hours steadily uphill through beech and conifer forest, gaining 700m elevation to reach the hut at 1,660m.
25 beds in simple shared rooms, family-style meals at fixed times (dinner 7pm, breakfast 8am), and basic but functional kitchen facilities. Bring a headlamp and toilet paper—it's a working hut, not a hotel.
Yes, it works for fit families and beginners who can handle a moderate 3-hour uphill walk; the terrain is straightforward hiking without scrambling. The simple setup and fixed meal times suit hikers wanting an authentic rifugio experience without technical climbing.
Location
45.9599, 9.4932
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Quick Facts
- Season
- Jun-Sep; Sa-Su
- Total
- 25
Facilities
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Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0341 910563
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