Casera Costa dei Nass
2.2About
Casera Costa dei Nass sits at 946m on the slopes above the Val di Mello in Lombardy. Reach it from Mello village via the well-marked trail through beech forest; allow 2.5 hours to climb 600m elevation gain. The hut works as a base for ridge traverses into the Bergamasc Alps and day walks across the high meadows that surround it.
The casera operates as a simple mountain refuge with capacity for around 20 people. Meals focus on regional fare—expect polenta, local cheeses, and hearty soups. Beds are basic but clean. Water comes from mountain springs. There is no electricity or hot showers. The hut is staffed seasonally from June through September; outside these months it is closed or available only for self-catering groups who book ahead.
Book directly with the hut keeper in May if you plan a July or August visit. Contact through the Lombardy Alpine Association (CAI) for current numbers and keeper details, as staffing changes year to year. Weekends fill quickly in July and August. Arrive with cash—the hut does not process card payments reliably.
The casera operates as a simple mountain refuge with capacity for around 20 people. Meals focus on regional fare—expect polenta, local cheeses, and hearty soups. Beds are basic but clean. Water comes from mountain springs. There is no electricity or hot showers. The hut is staffed seasonally from June through September; outside these months it is closed or available only for self-catering groups who book ahead.
Book directly with the hut keeper in May if you plan a July or August visit. Contact through the Lombardy Alpine Association (CAI) for current numbers and keeper details, as staffing changes year to year. Weekends fill quickly in July and August. Arrive with cash—the hut does not process card payments reliably.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; earlier in the season you can often arrange stays with a week or two's notice.
Casera Costa dei Nass is staffed June to October, with July and August as peak season.
Start from Mello village and follow the marked trail through beech forest; the hut is 2.5 hours' walk with 600m elevation gain.
Simple refuge-style accommodation for around 20 people with regional cooking—polenta, local cheeses, and hearty soups—plus basic bunk beds.
Yes; the approach hike is straightforward on a marked trail, and the hut works well as a base for easier ridge walks and meadow day hikes, though the terrain suits hikers with basic mountain fitness.
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46.2756, 12.1970
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