Rifugio "Capanna degli Alpini"
1.7
1,387m
Veneto, Italy
About
Capanna degli Alpini sits at 1387m in the Lombardy Alps, accessible from the town of Schilpario via the Val di Scalve. The hut sits on the main hiking route to Pizzo Camosero (2,564m) and serves as a base for day walks across the surrounding meadows and limestone ridges. Most hikers reach it in 2 hours from Schilpario, following a well-marked path that gains 600m steadily through beech forest. The hut also works as a rest point on longer valley traverses in the region.
The rifugio has 40 beds across multiple rooms and offers basic mountain meals—expect hearty pasta, local cheeses, and cured meats. Staff run it seasonally from June through September, with weekends only in shoulder months. There's no electricity generated on-site, so lights run on gas and water comes from a spring. Showers are available but limited. The building itself dates to the 1970s and reflects typical Alpine hut simplicity: functional rather than fancy.
Book directly by phone or email at least 2 weeks ahead during July and August. Weekends fill quickly even in June and September. The hut sits on the boundary between summer hiking season and autumn, making late August through early September the best window for avoiding crowds while the weather remains stable.
The rifugio has 40 beds across multiple rooms and offers basic mountain meals—expect hearty pasta, local cheeses, and cured meats. Staff run it seasonally from June through September, with weekends only in shoulder months. There's no electricity generated on-site, so lights run on gas and water comes from a spring. Showers are available but limited. The building itself dates to the 1970s and reflects typical Alpine hut simplicity: functional rather than fancy.
Book directly by phone or email at least 2 weeks ahead during July and August. Weekends fill quickly even in June and September. The hut sits on the boundary between summer hiking season and autumn, making late August through early September the best window for avoiding crowds while the weather remains stable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; weekday visits can often be arranged with shorter notice.
Capanna degli Alpini is staffed from late May through late September, with weekends extending into October depending on weather.
Start in Schilpario and follow the well-marked path up Val di Scalve; it's a 2-hour hike gaining 600m through beech forest to reach the hut at 1387m.
The hut has 40 beds in shared rooms and serves hot meals including pasta and local specialties; bring a sleeping bag liner or rent one for €5–10.
Yes—the 2-hour approach is steady and not technical, making it accessible for families with older children; it's also ideal for hikers building fitness before tackling higher peaks like Pizzo Camosero.
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