Refuge CAI Enrico Castiglioni

Rifugio Castiglioni sits at 1640m on the north face of Monte Brogil in the Lanzo Valley, about 90 minutes north of Turin. Access from Lanzo town is a 2.5-hour ascent via the CAI-marked trail through mixed forest and alpine meadow. The approach is steady and well-maintained, gaining roughly 900m. Most parties start early to arrive by late afternoon.

The rifugio sleeps 50 across mixed dormitory and smaller rooms. Half-board (bed, breakfast, dinner) is the standard arrangement; packed lunches are available for day-walkers. The kitchen serves Piedmont-style mountain food: expect polenta, risotto, and local cheese. Water comes from the valley; the hut has basic hot showers and composting toilets. The season runs May through September, with weekends open from April. The hut sits on established routes into the higher Lanzo peaks—useful as a base for multi-day traverses or as an overnight halt on longer ridge walks.

Book directly by phone well ahead for summer weekends; July and August often fill by mid-June. June and September are quieter and still reliable for good weather. The hut manager speaks Italian primarily, so call with dates and group size rather than relying on email. Phone number available via rifugio.net or CAI Turin section (CAI Torino).