Casa dei guardiani della diga
2.7
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Casa dei Guardiani della Diga sits at 2,284m in the Val di Non, a remote valley in Trentino. Reach it on foot from Passo della Mendola (1,550m) in 2.5 hours heading northwest along the ridge, or from Fondo in the valley below via a steeper 3-hour push. The hut occupies an isolated position near a dam, well away from main tourist routes. The approach is straightforward but exposed in places—check conditions before departing in poor weather or early/late season.
The refuge sleeps 8 in basic dorm rooms. Meals are cooked on-site; bring your own food or arrange meals in advance—the hut is too remote for casual walk-ups to rely on kitchen availability. Water comes from the dam. There are no showers. The season runs June through September depending on snow and staffing. Winter ascents are possible but require mountain skills and prior arrangement. This is a working outpost, not a commercial refuge, so expect minimal comfort and maximum solitude.
Contact the hut directly by phone before visiting to confirm it's staffed and to reserve beds and meals. Book well ahead if planning weekends in July or August. The nearby SAT (Società degli Alpinisti Trentini) maintains the hut and can provide access details and current conditions. Arrive with self-sufficiency in mind—you're far from shops and other facilities.
The refuge sleeps 8 in basic dorm rooms. Meals are cooked on-site; bring your own food or arrange meals in advance—the hut is too remote for casual walk-ups to rely on kitchen availability. Water comes from the dam. There are no showers. The season runs June through September depending on snow and staffing. Winter ascents are possible but require mountain skills and prior arrangement. This is a working outpost, not a commercial refuge, so expect minimal comfort and maximum solitude.
Contact the hut directly by phone before visiting to confirm it's staffed and to reserve beds and meals. Book well ahead if planning weekends in July or August. The nearby SAT (Società degli Alpinisti Trentini) maintains the hut and can provide access details and current conditions. Arrive with self-sufficiency in mind—you're far from shops and other facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead for summer weekends; off-season you can often book shorter notice. Contact the hut directly by phone or email, or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability and booking options.
Typically open June through September; confirm exact dates with the hut before planning, as staffing depends on demand and weather conditions at 2,284m.
From Passo della Mendola (1,550m) it's 2.5 hours northwest along the ridge; from Fondo in the valley it's 3 hours uphill. Both routes are straightforward but exposed—avoid in poor weather or early/late season.
8 beds in basic dorm accommodation; the hut serves meals (confirm menu when booking). Showers are basic or unavailable—typical for a remote mountain refuge at this elevation.
Not ideal for beginners or young children—the remote location, exposed ridge sections, and basic facilities suit experienced hikers and mountaineers comfortable with simple conditions.
Location
45.9522, 10.4423
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