Rifigio Ai Tör
3.4
Ticino, Switzerland
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About
Rifugio ai Tör sits at 2,110m on the Urseren Alp in the Orobie Alps, above the Val Seriana in Lombardy. Reach it from Castione della Presolana by hiking northeast through Passo della Presolana (1,297m) and across alpine meadows—allow 4 hours. The hut works as a base for traverses across the high Orobie plateau and ascents of peaks like Pizzo del Barù (2,459m) and Monte Zugna (2,377m).
The rifugio has 15 beds split between shared rooms. Meals are served family-style. Water comes from a spring on the mountain. The hut opens June through September; exact dates depend on snow melt and staffing. No electricity or hot showers—expect alpine hut conditions. The keeper maintains a simple, working mountain refuge rather than a resort.
Book direct with the keeper. Few details exist online; contact through CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) Val Seriana section or ask locally in Castione. Summer weekends fill quickly. The hut attracts fewer visitors than major Orobie rifugios, which means quieter nights but less predictable service. Arrive with realistic expectations: this is a small, remote mountain shelter run by dedicated locals, not a commercial operation.
The rifugio has 15 beds split between shared rooms. Meals are served family-style. Water comes from a spring on the mountain. The hut opens June through September; exact dates depend on snow melt and staffing. No electricity or hot showers—expect alpine hut conditions. The keeper maintains a simple, working mountain refuge rather than a resort.
Book direct with the keeper. Few details exist online; contact through CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) Val Seriana section or ask locally in Castione. Summer weekends fill quickly. The hut attracts fewer visitors than major Orobie rifugios, which means quieter nights but less predictable service. Arrive with realistic expectations: this is a small, remote mountain shelter run by dedicated locals, not a commercial operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead, longer during July–August; contact the hut directly or use rifugio.net. With only 15 beds, it fills quickly on weekends.
Open June through September; check cai.it or contact the hut directly for exact opening dates, as high Alpine huts depend on snow conditions.
Start from Castione della Presolana, hike northeast through Passo della Presolana (1,297m) across alpine meadows to the hut at 2,110m—allow 4 hours.
15 beds in shared rooms, family-style meals, and spring water; no shower facilities—typical for a small mountain hut at this elevation.
Not ideal for beginners—the 4-hour approach crosses exposed alpine terrain, and the hut works best as a base for mountaineering and high-plateau traverses requiring hill-walking experience.
Location
46.3439, 8.9392
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3.4
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Quick Facts
- Season
- April - October
- Total
- 15
Facilities
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Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Website
- https://www.ticino.ch/de/alpineHuts/details/Rifugio-Ai-T%C3%B6r/77238.html
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