Demanding
About
Rifugio Mandrone sits at 2,442m in the Adamello-Presanella range, accessible from the Presanella trailhead via the Val di Genova. The walk in takes 2.5 to 3 hours on a well-marked path through alpine meadows and rocky terrain. Most hikers approach from Madonna di Campiglio or Pinzolo. Winter access is severely limited and depends on snow conditions.
The hut holds 100 beds across multiple dormitories. Half-board and full-board are standard; the kitchen caters to mountain appetites and dietary requirements if notified in advance. Showers and toilets are basic but functional. The hut operates year-round but staff presence and heating drop significantly November through May—email ahead if visiting outside peak season. The refuge sits at the junction of several ridge traverses and passes leading into the Adamello region, making it a hub for multi-day tours.
Book direct by email or phone at least 6 weeks ahead for July and August. July weekends fill fast. The hut manages its own bookings—contact details are on rifugio-mandrone.it. May through September sees steady traffic; June and September offer quieter conditions with good weather odds. Confirm access and current conditions before arriving in winter or early spring.
The hut holds 100 beds across multiple dormitories. Half-board and full-board are standard; the kitchen caters to mountain appetites and dietary requirements if notified in advance. Showers and toilets are basic but functional. The hut operates year-round but staff presence and heating drop significantly November through May—email ahead if visiting outside peak season. The refuge sits at the junction of several ridge traverses and passes leading into the Adamello region, making it a hub for multi-day tours.
Book direct by email or phone at least 6 weeks ahead for July and August. July weekends fill fast. The hut manages its own bookings—contact details are on rifugio-mandrone.it. May through September sees steady traffic; June and September offer quieter conditions with good weather odds. Confirm access and current conditions before arriving in winter or early spring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August; weekdays outside peak season need less notice. Contact the rifugio directly by phone or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability.
Typically open June to September; winter access is severely limited and depends on snow conditions. Check their current status before planning a winter visit.
Start from the Presanella trailhead in Val di Genova (accessed from Madonna di Campiglio or Pinzolo); the walk takes 2.5–3 hours on a well-marked path through alpine meadows and rocky terrain.
Half-board and full-board are standard; the kitchen handles mountain appetites and dietary needs. The hut has 100 beds in dormitories; confirm shower availability when booking.
No—the access is rated demanding and the hut caters to hikers and mountaineers with solid Alpine experience. It's better suited to fit hikers tackling the Adamello-Presanella range.
Location
46.2026, 10.5712
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5.0
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAT
- Season
- Jun 20-Sep 20
- Total
- 100
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0465 501193
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