About
Capanna Caduti del Monte Baldo sits at 2,218m on the limestone ridge of Monte Baldo, a 60km mountain chain east of Lake Garda. Reach it from Malga Tronfano (1,685m) via the Strada delle 52 Gallerie, a relentless north-facing traverse cut into the cliff that takes 3.5 hours. The final approach crosses open pasture. The hut is the only shelter on the ridge between Riva del Garda and the southern summits.
The hut operates year-round with 40 beds in shared rooms and serves hearty mountain food. Expect basic facilities: no hot showers, simple toilets. In winter it operates weekends only and requires self-sufficiency—the access roads close. The location makes it ideal for multi-day ridge walks linking other rifugios or returning to Riva del Garda. Most visitors stay one night as a waypoint rather than a destination. July and August bring heavy weekend traffic.
Book directly with the hut or through SAT Riva del Garda. Contact them 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends June through September; weekday slots fill less predictably. Winter weekends require advance notice. The Strada delle 52 Gallerie is exposed and hazardous in snow or high wind; check conditions before attempting it in shoulder seasons.
The hut operates year-round with 40 beds in shared rooms and serves hearty mountain food. Expect basic facilities: no hot showers, simple toilets. In winter it operates weekends only and requires self-sufficiency—the access roads close. The location makes it ideal for multi-day ridge walks linking other rifugios or returning to Riva del Garda. Most visitors stay one night as a waypoint rather than a destination. July and August bring heavy weekend traffic.
Book directly with the hut or through SAT Riva del Garda. Contact them 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends June through September; weekday slots fill less predictably. Winter weekends require advance notice. The Strada delle 52 Gallerie is exposed and hazardous in snow or high wind; check conditions before attempting it in shoulder seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and peak season (June–September); weekdays outside summer are usually flexible. Contact the hut directly or search rifugio.net and cai.it.
Open year-round with staff present; winter access depends on snow conditions and avalanche risk, so confirm ahead.
Start from Malga Tronfano (1,685m) via the Strada delle 52 Gallerie, a steep north-facing traverse cut into the cliff—3.5 hours to the hut at 2,218m. Approach from Riva del Garda or the Baldo cable car.
40 beds in shared rooms, hot meals, and basic mountain food; no shower (bring a washcloth and accept the Alpine norm).
No—the Strada delle 52 Gallerie is exposed, relentless, and requires sure footing; best for experienced hikers with head for heights and solid endurance.
Location
45.8452, 10.8951
HutLists Score
3.9
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Based on facilities, access, and how reliably the hut is open.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Total
- 40
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Activities
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