Refuge Maria e Franco Lomini
3.7Rifugio Maria e Franco Lomini
About
Rifugio Maria e Franco Lomini sits at 2,572m in the Brenta Dolomites, accessible from the Val d'Ampezzo. Most hikers approach from Rifugio Fedare in 3–4 hours, traversing exposed terrain with fixed cables on steeper sections. The hut anchors routes between the Brenta's dramatic limestone walls and connects to the longer Via delle Trincee circuit. Weather can close access above 2,400m from October through May.
The hut sleeps 37 across dormitory rooms. Half-board is standard: evening meals feature hearty mountain cooking, breakfasts are substantial. Water is collected from snowmelt and stored in tanks—expect rationing during dry summers. There's no shower. The kitchen closes at 10pm. Colder months (November–April) are unreliable for access and the hut may reduce services. July and August bring full crowds; June and September offer better conditions without peak demand.
Book directly by phone or email with the Brescia CAI section. Telephone lines are often busy; email responses take 2–3 days. Confirm your arrival time—late arrivals after 7pm must be pre-arranged. July bookings should be made by mid-April. The hut accepts cash and card payments. Bring layers: wind and sudden fog are common, and the hut has limited heating.
The hut sleeps 37 across dormitory rooms. Half-board is standard: evening meals feature hearty mountain cooking, breakfasts are substantial. Water is collected from snowmelt and stored in tanks—expect rationing during dry summers. There's no shower. The kitchen closes at 10pm. Colder months (November–April) are unreliable for access and the hut may reduce services. July and August bring full crowds; June and September offer better conditions without peak demand.
Book directly by phone or email with the Brescia CAI section. Telephone lines are often busy; email responses take 2–3 days. Confirm your arrival time—late arrivals after 7pm must be pre-arranged. July bookings should be made by mid-April. The hut accepts cash and card payments. Bring layers: wind and sudden fog are common, and the hut has limited heating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and peak season (July–September); weekdays are more flexible. Contact the hut directly by phone or check rifugi.net and cai.it for availability and reservations.
Generally open June through September; access above 2,400m is typically closed October through May due to weather and snow. Confirm current opening dates with the hut before planning.
Most hikers start from Rifugio Fedare in the Val d'Ampezzo and reach the hut in 3–4 hours via exposed terrain with fixed cable sections; this is demanding terrain requiring sure footedness and experience with scrambling.
Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; 37 beds are in dormitory rooms. Confirm whether showers are available or limited to washbasins when you book.
No—the demanding access via exposed scrambling with fixed cables requires Alpine experience and good head for heights; it's built for mountaineers and confident hikers on the Brenta circuit, not families or novices.
Location
46.0239, 10.4651
HutLists Score
3.7
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI Club Alpino Italiano (sezione di Brescia)
- Season
- "Open from June to September"
- Total
- 37
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0364 634372
- Website
- https://www.cai.it/sezione/brescia/rifugi/
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