Vecchia Capanna Marco e Rosa De Marchi
1.7
Lombardy, Italy
About
Vecchia Capanna Marco e Rosa De Marchi sits at 2,550m on the Pizzo Tre Signori massif in the Valtelline Alps. Access from Aprica is a 3-hour hike via the Rifugio Nani trail. The route gains 1,100m steadily through larch forest then alpine meadow. Most hikers start from Rifugio Nani (2,056m), cutting the ascent to about 2 hours. The hut anchors routes to Pizzo Tre Signori (2,640m, 45 minutes) and into the Orobie range. Winter approaches are significantly harder—only attempt with mountaineering experience and proper conditions.
The hut holds 38 beds across shared rooms. Half-board includes dinner and breakfast; the kitchen serves simple mountain fare. Facilities are basic but functional: cold running water, composting toilets, no showers. The hut runs year-round but operates on a reduced schedule November through March—contact ahead before winter visits. The building is small and fills quickly on summer weekends.
Book through the CAI Sondrio section via rifugio.net or contact the hut directly. July and August require booking 4-6 weeks in advance. Spring and autumn have better availability. The hut is unmanned in winter; arrange keys with CAI Sondrio beforehand. Bring a headtorch, sleeping bag liner, and expect cold nights even in summer above 2,500m.
The hut holds 38 beds across shared rooms. Half-board includes dinner and breakfast; the kitchen serves simple mountain fare. Facilities are basic but functional: cold running water, composting toilets, no showers. The hut runs year-round but operates on a reduced schedule November through March—contact ahead before winter visits. The building is small and fills quickly on summer weekends.
Book through the CAI Sondrio section via rifugio.net or contact the hut directly. July and August require booking 4-6 weeks in advance. Spring and autumn have better availability. The hut is unmanned in winter; arrange keys with CAI Sondrio beforehand. Bring a headtorch, sleeping bag liner, and expect cold nights even in summer above 2,500m.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book by phone as soon as your dates are set, ideally 2-3 weeks ahead during summer weekends. Contact the hut directly for availability and rates—check rifugio.net or cai.it for their phone number.
Staffed during summer months (roughly June to September); confirm exact dates before booking as this varies yearly based on snow conditions and staffing.
From Aprica, it's a 3-hour hike gaining 1,100m, or start from Rifugio Nani (2,056m) for a 2-hour ascent through larch forest and alpine meadow. The trail is straightforward but steep.
38 beds available; expect basic mountain hut facilities with meals and drinks provided when staffed. Confirm shower availability when you book, as it's not guaranteed.
Better for experienced hikers—the 2-hour ascent from Nani is steep and the 2,550m altitude requires acclimatization, though the route itself isn't technical. Families with strong young hikers can manage it.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
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- Total
- 38
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
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- Website