Cabin Presena
1.5Capanna Presena
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
About
Capanna Presena sits at 2,702m on the Presena Glacier in the Ortler-Cevedale range. Reach it from Ponte di Legno in Val Camonica (Lombardy) via the Tonale Pass road. Drive to Passo Tonale (1,883m), then walk 2 hours north across the glacier to the hut. The route crosses crevassed terrain—bring an ice axe and rope, or hire a mountain guide. Snow conditions determine access from late May through September; call ahead before attempting winter crossings.
The hut sleeps 120 across dormitory rooms with basic four-bed to eight-bed layouts. Hot showers are available. Half-board includes hearty evening meals and Alpine breakfast. The kitchen serves packed lunches. Water comes from glacier melt. The hut operates year-round but is most reliably staffed June through September. Electricity runs on solar panels and backup generator. Mobile signal is weak; email ahead for reservations.
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August. Contact the hut directly by phone or email—they don't use rifugi.net. Arrival mid-afternoon gives time to acclimatize; most guests sleep one night before attempting peaks like Gran Zebru (3,851m) or Ortler (3,905m). July is warmest and safest for glacier travel. Budget €50–60 per person per night including meals. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a headtorch for early starts.
The hut sleeps 120 across dormitory rooms with basic four-bed to eight-bed layouts. Hot showers are available. Half-board includes hearty evening meals and Alpine breakfast. The kitchen serves packed lunches. Water comes from glacier melt. The hut operates year-round but is most reliably staffed June through September. Electricity runs on solar panels and backup generator. Mobile signal is weak; email ahead for reservations.
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August. Contact the hut directly by phone or email—they don't use rifugi.net. Arrival mid-afternoon gives time to acclimatize; most guests sleep one night before attempting peaks like Gran Zebru (3,851m) or Ortler (3,905m). July is warmest and safest for glacier travel. Budget €50–60 per person per night including meals. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a headtorch for early starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for summer weekends, longer during peak July–August; contact the hut directly by phone or check rifugio.it/cai.it for availability and current glacier conditions.
Open late May through September, weather and snow conditions permitting; always call ahead before visiting as early season and late season access depend entirely on glacier stability.
Drive to Passo Tonale (1,883m), then hike 2 hours north across crevassed glacier terrain; you must carry an ice axe and rope or hire a mountain guide—this is not a walk-up approach.
Sleeps 120 in dormitory rooms; serves meals and provides basic facilities, though water and supplies are limited at 2,702m—confirm meal availability when booking.
No—glacier travel with crevasse hazard requires mountaineering experience or a paid guide; this hut is for experienced alpinists only, not hiking beginners or families.
Quick Facts
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Half board
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Contact & Booking
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