About
Rifugio Tassera sits at 2,350m in the Bergamasque Alps, a 3-hour climb from Carona on foot or via the Brembana valley approach. The hut serves as a base for traverses in the Arera group and ascents of Cima di Arera (2,702m). Most hikers arrive from Carona in the south; experienced parties use it for ridge walks linking peaks above 2,600m. Snow covers approaches December to April.
The rifugio accommodates 80 people across mixed dormitories and a few private rooms. Kitchen staff prepare three meals daily using local ingredients; half-board is standard. Showers run on a small fee. The hut operates spring through autumn only, typically May to October depending on snow. Winter closure is firm. No electricity issues; water comes from mountain springs. The bar stocks local beer and grappa.
Book through rifugio management directly via their website or phone. July and August fill 4–6 weeks ahead. June and September offer better availability. The hut prefers direct bookings over aggregator platforms. Confirm your arrival time if you plan to arrive late. The SAC (Swiss Alpine Club) and CAI members receive small discounts. No road access—arrival is by foot only.
The rifugio accommodates 80 people across mixed dormitories and a few private rooms. Kitchen staff prepare three meals daily using local ingredients; half-board is standard. Showers run on a small fee. The hut operates spring through autumn only, typically May to October depending on snow. Winter closure is firm. No electricity issues; water comes from mountain springs. The bar stocks local beer and grappa.
Book through rifugio management directly via their website or phone. July and August fill 4–6 weeks ahead. June and September offer better availability. The hut prefers direct bookings over aggregator platforms. Confirm your arrival time if you plan to arrive late. The SAC (Swiss Alpine Club) and CAI members receive small discounts. No road access—arrival is by foot only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during peak summer season (July-August), especially for weekends; call ahead directly as phone booking is the standard method here.
Staffed during summer months (roughly June-September); approaches are snow-covered December-April, making winter access technical or impossible.
3-hour walk from Carona starting in the Brembana valley; the southern approach is most common, though experienced parties access it via ridge traverses from surrounding peaks above 2,600m.
80 beds in mixed dormitories plus a few private rooms; kitchen staff prepare three meals daily (half-board typically expected).
Suitable for fit hikers comfortable with a 3-hour ascent to 2,350m; the hut itself is excellent for mountaineering-focused parties doing ridge walks and peak traverses in the Arera group, but not ideal for casual walkers.
Location
46.0988, 9.0013
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