REFUGES

Perhaps one of the most famous mountain huts in Lombardy: Rifugio Gianetti in Val Masino, which almost blends in with the surrounding granite slabs.

REFUGES

Alpine refuges and huts have something unique — high-altitude hotels lost in the middle of nature. Stay for the sunset and for the night to get the full experience.

THE BEST HIKES IN THIS CATEGORY

Rifugio Firenze and Seceda, balcony overlooking the Odle

Perhaps the best excursion of all the Dolomites, enclosed between mountain pastures and vertical walls.

The Road of 52 Tunnels in Pasubio

A visit to Rifugio Achille Papa and the Sacred Area of Pasubio, passing through the spectacular Strada delle 52 Gallerie

From the Alpe di Siusi to the Bolzano allo Sciliar refuge

Walking on the Alpe di Siusi and Sciliar plateaus, among the most famous in the Dolomites.

Monte Fortin and Rifugio Elisabetta Soldini in Val Veny

A sensational panoramic terrace overlooking Mont Blanc and the Himalayan Miage Glacier.

Rifugio Valasco, Rifugio Questa, and the military mule tracks of Valscura

In the Upper Gesso Valley, incredible military roads, crystal clear lakes of Valscura and Claus, and two historic refuges.

Cima Brenta tour from Molveno (2 days)

A two-day ring to discover the incredible rocky balcony of the Brenta Dolomites.

Rifugio Bertone and Testa della Tronche, balcony on Mont Blanc

In Val Ferret, on a grassy ridge in front of the colossal views of the Mont Blanc.

Glacier d'Orny and Cabanne du Trient

Excursion to the imposing Orny Glacier, in the Mont Blanc group

Boval Hut at the Morteratsch Glacier

In front of the Bernina, in an imposing glacial environment.

Escursione ad anello al Lagazuoi

300m di dislivello in gallerie e cunicoli militari, raggiungendo il terrazzo panoramico del Lagazuoi. Opzionale, la Ferrata degli Alpini del Col dei Bos (C/D)

Bertacchi Refuge at Lake Emet

At Lake Emet, an almost perfectly circular lake, overlooking the Spluga Valley.

Gianetti Refuge in Val Masino

An obligatory stop in the mountains of Lombardy, in the presence of the granite giants of Val Masino.

Puez refuge and Val Longia ring

Circular hike on a balcony overlooking the Val Longia gorge.

Monte Grona and Monte Bregagno

On the grassy ridge between Monte Grona and Bregagno, face to face with Lake Como.

From the Resinelli Plans to the Rosalba Refuge

One of the most classic destinations in the Lombardy Prealps. Dolomite-style views, an hour's drive from Milan.

Ring of the Benigni refuge and the Trona and Zancone lakes

A long itinerary in the Alta Val Gerola, passing a refuge, 4 lakes, and some ibex.

Via delle Creste Orientali del Resegone

A fun ridge path that runs along the dolomitic towers of Resegone.

At the Barbustel Refuge, in the heart of the Monte Avic Natural Park

Crystal clear lakes and larch forests with a North American feel, in less than 3 hours of walking. The fastest excursion to the Barbustel refuge.

Zamboni Zappa refuge at the Belvedere Glacier

At the foot of the 4000 meters of Monte Rosa, the excursion to the Rifugio Zamboni Zappa is a glaciological tour.

Lakes, glaciers and waterfalls in the Rutor Valley

Excursion to the Deffeyes Refuge via the Rutor Waterfalls, in front of the Rutor Glacier.

The balcony of the Wettersteinwand

From Garmisch to Mittenwald, between gorges, Dolomite scenery and postcard-worthy lakes.

Bignami refuge and Marson al Fellaria glaciological path

In the upper Valmalenco, in front of the Fellaria Glacier.

Forno Hut at the Forno Glacier

Long excursion in the Forno Valley, rewarded with views worthy of Patagonia.

Gerli Porro Refuge and Ventina Glaciological Path

Discovering Alpe Ventina, on the trail of a retreating glacier.

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