Refuge Città di Lissone

Rifugio Città di Lissone sits at 2,013m on the Grignetta massif in the Lecco Alps, just above the Val d'Assiria. The hut lies on the main hiking corridor between Lecco and the Bergamasque Alps. From Ballabio (accessible by train and road), allow 2 hours to reach the hut on a well-marked path that gains 600m steadily through mixed forest and alpine meadow. The route is straightforward but exposed in wet weather; the final approach crosses open ridge terrain.
The refuge holds 70 beds across mixed dormitory and smaller rooms. The kitchen serves dinner and breakfast daily during the open season. Hot water and basic washroom facilities are available; expect simple alpine accommodation rather than comfort. The hut operates year-round but is typically busier June through September and at weekends. Winter access depends on snow conditions and is not guaranteed. The CAI manages the hut to standard Italian Alpine Club standards—clean, reliable, and focused on supporting the hiking network rather than tourism.
Book directly by phone with the management. The refuge becomes busy on summer weekends and during the peak July-August window; booking 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends is sensible. Weekday visits have better availability. Staff speak Italian primarily; basic English may be available. Half-board rates are standard. The hut serves as an excellent base for day walks across the Grignetta range and as a waypoint on longer Lecco Alps traverses.