Alpeggio Presolana

Alpeggio Presolana sits at 1540m on the slopes of Monte Presolana in Lombardy's Orobian Alps, just south of the Swiss border. The hut is the natural base for traversing Presolana's ridgeline and accessing the higher peaks around the Seriana Valley. From Castione della Presolana village, follow the main path uphill for roughly 2 hours to reach the hut. The approach is steady and well-marked, gaining 600m elevation through mixed woodland and alpine meadow.
The hut operates year-round and can sleep 50 guests in mixed dormitory rooms. Half-board (dinner, bed, breakfast) is standard, with straightforward mountain cooking—expect polenta, risotto, and local cheese. The kitchen caters to vegetarian diets with advance notice. Water comes from the mountain spring. There is no shower, but washing facilities are adequate. Mobile phone signal is weak to absent. The hut sits on a working pasture, so expect to see grazing cattle and goats in summer months.
Book directly by phone or email at least 2 weeks ahead during July and August. Winter weekends fill quickly with snowshoers. The hut is run by a family who speak Italian and basic English. Payment is cash preferred, but card transfers can be arranged in advance. The access road to Castione closes seasonally after heavy snow, so confirm conditions before traveling in winter.