Rifugio Malga Caldenave "Claudio e Renzo"
3.4About
Rifugio Malga Caldenave sits at 1792m in the Brescia Alps, accessed from the Val Trompia valley. The approach hike takes 2.5 hours from Collio, climbing steadily through mixed forest and alpine meadow. You can also reach it from Passo della Bozza (1.5 hours) if you're linking multiple huts. The location works well as a base for day walks into the surrounding peaks or as a waypoint on longer traverses across the region.
The rifugio has 20 beds split across simple rooms. Meals are hearty and fuel-focused—expect pasta, polenta, and local cheese rather than fine dining. There's a small bar. Toilet facilities are basic but clean. It operates year-round, though staffing is light in winter months, so confirm before arriving outside the main season (May to October). Phone ahead if you're coming between November and April.
Book directly by phone or email at least one week in advance during July and August. Weekends fill quickly. The hut is family-friendly and popular with local hiking groups, so expect company on Sundays. There's no online booking system, so a direct call is fastest.
The rifugio has 20 beds split across simple rooms. Meals are hearty and fuel-focused—expect pasta, polenta, and local cheese rather than fine dining. There's a small bar. Toilet facilities are basic but clean. It operates year-round, though staffing is light in winter months, so confirm before arriving outside the main season (May to October). Phone ahead if you're coming between November and April.
Book directly by phone or email at least one week in advance during July and August. Weekends fill quickly. The hut is family-friendly and popular with local hiking groups, so expect company on Sundays. There's no online booking system, so a direct call is fastest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August; the hut has only 20 beds and fills quickly on weekends.
Open late June to late September, staffed daily during that period.
2.5 hours from Collio via mixed forest and alpine meadow, or 1.5 hours from Passo della Bozza if linking huts.
Hearty meals served daily; basic rooms with 20 beds total, no ensuite showers but washrooms available.
Yes—the steady 2.5-hour approach is moderate and the hut works well as a base for day walks or as a waypoint on longer traverses.
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46.1347, 11.5445
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