Demanding
About
Rifugio Serafino Gnutti sits at 2,183m in the Brescia Alps, in Trentino-Alto Adige. The hut serves as a base for the Passo della Gavia area and connects several ridge traverses across the region. Access depends on your approach: most hikers arrive from the Gavia Pass road (closed November–May) or via the Val Camonica trails. The walk from the Passo della Gavia is roughly 1 hour; longer approaches run 3–5 hours depending on your starting point.
The refuge has 34 beds spread across simple dormitory rooms. Showers are available, a rarity at this elevation. The CAI-Brescia section manages the hut and serves dinner and breakfast; half-board booking is standard. The hut operates year-round but access is severely limited in winter due to road closures. Summer is the main season for ridge hiking and mountain biking approaches.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email. July and August fill 4–6 weeks ahead, especially weekends. June, September, and early October are less crowded but still require booking 2–3 weeks in advance. The Gavia Pass closure (November–May) makes winter visits logistically difficult unless you're approaching on foot. Contact details are available through the CAI-Brescia section or rifugio.net.
The refuge has 34 beds spread across simple dormitory rooms. Showers are available, a rarity at this elevation. The CAI-Brescia section manages the hut and serves dinner and breakfast; half-board booking is standard. The hut operates year-round but access is severely limited in winter due to road closures. Summer is the main season for ridge hiking and mountain biking approaches.
Book directly with the hut by phone or email. July and August fill 4–6 weeks ahead, especially weekends. June, September, and early October are less crowded but still require booking 2–3 weeks in advance. The Gavia Pass closure (November–May) makes winter visits logistically difficult unless you're approaching on foot. Contact details are available through the CAI-Brescia section or rifugio.net.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August), especially for weekends; call directly on the number listed on rifugio.net or cai.it for availability and reservations.
Open and staffed in summer only (typically June–September); confirm exact dates before planning, as alpine huts adjust for snow and weather.
Most hikers approach via Passo della Gavia (1 hour walk from the pass) or longer valley trails (3–5 hours); note the pass road closes November–May, making summer access easier.
34 beds in simple dormitories, meals (dinner and breakfast included with half-board), and basic amenities; expect no showers—typical for alpine huts at this elevation.
No—access is marked demanding, requiring solid hiking fitness and mountain experience; better suited to experienced hikers doing ridge traverses and multi-day tours in the Brescia Alps.
Location
46.1313, 10.4539
HutLists Score
5.0
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI Club Alpino Italiano - Sezione di Brescia
- Season
- Jun 15 - Sep 30
- Total
- 34
Facilities
Showers
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0364 72241
- Website
- http://rifugiognutti.it/
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