Top 10 Huts and Cabins around Iseo

In July and August, the refuge is open every day.

The Rifugio Croce di Marone is located at 1,166 m on the southern slope of Monte Guglielmo, above Marone, and is one of the most convenient and frequented starting points for climbing the Guglielmo. 🏔️ Hut identity and location The refuge is located in the Croce di Marone area, reachable via the road that climbs from Marone → Cislano → Madonna della Rota, crossing the Valle dell’Opol. It is situated in a panoramic and strategic point for: Monte Guglielmo (1948 m) – classic and very frequented ascent Malga Guglielmo di Sotto and di Sopra Rifugio Almici Piani di Caregno The refuge is open all year round, has a restaurant, electric light, hot water, and about 15 beds. 🚗 How to get there By car from Marone Follow the signs for Zone. After about 4.5 km, past the cable car underpasses, you will find a sharp right turn with a sign for the refuge. The road becomes narrow and steep in the final kilometers. Paid parking with scratch card (3 € up to 4 hours, 5 € for longer). On foot from Zone (Englar) You can leave your car at the Englar restaurant (640 m). Ascent along the road/CAI 226 trail → approx. 1h20’–1h50’ depending on whether you cut corners. 🚶‍♂️ Main excursions from the refuge 1. Monte Guglielmo (E – approx. 2h) This is the shortest and most direct route to reach the summit of Guglielmo: Initial mule track Junction for Malpensata Section with white-blue 3V trail markers Malga Guglielmo di Sotto → Malga di Sopra Rifugio Almici → summit with the Monument to the Redeemer The panorama over the Sebino and the Prealps is considered one of the most beautiful in the area. 2. Rifugio Almici (1861 m) – 2h Simple and panoramic route along the mule track. 3. Piani di Caregno – 3h30’ Longer but very scenic route. 🏞️ Environment and atmosphere The area is characterized by: beech and fir woods open pastures views of Lake Iseo and Val Trompia presence of the 3V trail nearby It is an ideal spot for short excursions, longer treks, or family days out.

going down the path, turn right to reach the hut

the climb to Guglielmo is still long

It's no longer self-managed. Now it's a fully-fledged refuge. Food, a dormitory... but above all, a breathtaking terrace overlooking Lake Iseo.

The Malpensata Hut is perfect for a bite to eat. Great Italian cuisine. I really enjoyed it. The terrace is perfect for enjoying the beautiful views.

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The Malpensata Refuge is located at 1,575 meters above sea level in the Brescia Prealps, among woods and mountain pastures that offer a suggestive and peaceful natural context. It can be reached via various paths, including those starting from Zone, Pisogne or Marone. The structure represents a point of reference for hikers who want to explore the surrounding mountains. The refuge is immersed in a panoramic setting of great beauty, with a view of the valleys below and the nearby peaks, such as Monte Guglielmo (1,957 m), known for its vast panoramas, and Monte Pizzocolo (1,581 m), a peak appreciated for the variety of paths that lead to the summit. The refuge's cuisine offers traditional Brescian dishes, simple but genuine, ideal for those seeking refreshment after a day of trekking. It is a strategic place both for an intermediate stop during an excursion and as the final destination of a shorter route. Mostly frequented in spring and autumn, it offers the opportunity to fully experience the beauty of the Lombard mountains, with colors and atmospheres that vary according to the seasons.