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About
Rifugio Uschione sits at 840m in the foothills of Lombardy, easily reached from the Val Seriana valley. The hut anchors the network of local trails that cross these lower Alpine slopes. Most hikers approach from Ardesio on foot in 2–3 hours via marked paths through beech and mixed woodland. The terrain is consistently steep but never technical.
The rifugio operates as a working mountain lodge with 30 bed spaces split across simple rooms. The kitchen serves full meals at lunch and dinner, with breakfast available for staying guests. Water comes from the spring. The hut has basic heating and electric light. The season runs year-round, though snow occasionally forces temporary closure in January and February. Call ahead during winter.
Book directly by phone. The hut manages its own reservations and fills quickly on weekends and Italian holidays. For summer weekends (June–September), call at least one week ahead. Weekday slots are usually available with shorter notice. The hut is not affiliated with CAI or other clubs, so online booking through national platforms is not an option. Confirm your arrival time when you call.
The rifugio operates as a working mountain lodge with 30 bed spaces split across simple rooms. The kitchen serves full meals at lunch and dinner, with breakfast available for staying guests. Water comes from the spring. The hut has basic heating and electric light. The season runs year-round, though snow occasionally forces temporary closure in January and February. Call ahead during winter.
Book directly by phone. The hut manages its own reservations and fills quickly on weekends and Italian holidays. For summer weekends (June–September), call at least one week ahead. Weekday slots are usually available with shorter notice. The hut is not affiliated with CAI or other clubs, so online booking through national platforms is not an option. Confirm your arrival time when you call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during peak summer weekends; weekdays are more flexible. Contact them directly by phone or check rifugio.net for availability.
Open and staffed during summer months (roughly June–September); confirm exact dates by calling ahead as staffing can vary by year.
Start from Ardesio in Val Seriana and follow marked trails through woodland; the approach is 2–3 hours on steep but non-technical terrain.
Simple rooms with 30 bed spaces total, full meals at lunch and dinner, and basic mountain lodge amenities; confirm shower availability when booking.
Yes—the approach is steep but never technical, making it accessible for fit families and hikers comfortable with 2–3 hours of sustained climbing.
Location
46.3162, 9.4164
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +393493621056
- Website
- http://www.rifugiouschione.it/
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