Baita Regina del Bosco
1.5
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
About
Baita Regina del Bosco sits at 2,040m in the Brenta Dolomites, in the heart of Trentino-Alto Adige. Reach it from the Val Genova valley via the Cascata di Nardis waterfall trail. The approach takes 3–4 hours from Mezzana and gains 800m steadily through beech and larch forest. The hut serves as a base for traversing the Brenta massif and accessing peaks above 3,000m. Fit parties can push to Cima Brenta (3,150m) in 2.5 hours from the hut.
The rifugio operates year-round and sleeps 30 in basic mountain bunks. Full board and half-board are available; the kitchen serves regional Trentino cooking. The hut has running water and solar heating. Mobile phone coverage is unreliable. There is no electricity in the rooms. Winter access requires ski touring or snowshoes; many routes close after heavy snow.
Book through SAT (Società degli Alpinisti Trentini) well ahead for July and August—6 weeks minimum. Contact via SAT's website or phone directly. Weekday visits outside peak season see fewer crowds and easier booking. The hut is popular with fit walkers tackling the Giro dei Tre Monti (Three Mountains Circuit), which links multiple rifugios over 4–5 days.
The rifugio operates year-round and sleeps 30 in basic mountain bunks. Full board and half-board are available; the kitchen serves regional Trentino cooking. The hut has running water and solar heating. Mobile phone coverage is unreliable. There is no electricity in the rooms. Winter access requires ski touring or snowshoes; many routes close after heavy snow.
Book through SAT (Società degli Alpinisti Trentini) well ahead for July and August—6 weeks minimum. Contact via SAT's website or phone directly. Weekday visits outside peak season see fewer crowds and easier booking. The hut is popular with fit walkers tackling the Giro dei Tre Monti (Three Mountains Circuit), which links multiple rifugios over 4–5 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August; weekday visits outside peak season need less notice. Use rifugio.net or contact the hut directly via cai.it for availability.
Baita Regina del Bosco operates year-round, though staffing is reduced November–March; confirm opening dates before winter visits.
Start from Mezzana in Val Genova and follow the Cascata di Nardis waterfall trail; the approach is 3–4 hours with 800m elevation gain through forest to 2,040m.
Expect half-board (dinner and breakfast) with basic mountain food; 30 beds in shared rooms, cold water showers, and minimal modern comforts.
The 3–4 hour approach and 800m gain suit fit hikers with Alpine experience; families with strong young walkers can manage it, but it's better for mountaineers planning 3,000m+ peaks like Cima Brenta (2.5 hours from the hut).
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAT
- Season
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- Total
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website