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Trails & Access

How to reach us

Access routes

Four ways up on foot

From Case di Viso · CAI 52

1h45 · +700 m · Grade E

The most popular route. Start at Case di Viso (1763 m), a hamlet of Pezzo reachable by car from Ponte di Legno, and climb to the hut on a well-kept mule track. Suitable for families with children used to the mountains.

From Passo del Tonale · CAI 111

2h · +800 m / −200 m · Grade E

Start directly at Passo del Tonale (1883 m) and walk across the Lombard side through the alpine pastures. A good option if you're staying at Tonale and want to leave the car behind.

From Pejo · CAI 111b / 111

3h50 · +900 m / −100 m · Grade E

Trentino-side approach starting from Pejo Fonti. Climb to the Forcella del Montozzo (2613 m), then descend on the Lombard side to the hut. Long and scenic, best done in stable weather.

From Dosso di Meda · Via Tonalina + CAI 63

2h30 · +950 m · Grade E

A quieter, very scenic alternative. Park at the fourth hairpin of the Passo del Tonale road (Via Tonalina), climb to Dosso di Meda, then join CAI trail 63 to the hut. For fit walkers.

Without walking

Other ways up in high season

In high season, when Passo del Tonale is fully operational, the hut can be reached without doing the whole walk.

Contrabbandieri chairlift

High season only

In high season the Contrabbandieri chairlift climbs from Passo del Tonale: it takes you up and shortens the route, but the last stretch to the hut is still on foot.

Shuttle Case di Viso – Ponte di Legno

High season only

A shuttle bus connects Case di Viso and Ponte di Legno: handy if you arrive without a car, or if you'd rather not move it during the day.

By e-bike or mountain bike

Don't want to walk? The CAI 52 trail from Case di Viso is also rideable by e-bike or mountain bike. At the hut we have a charging point for electric bikes.

From the hut

What you can do starting from here

Ercavallo Lakes

Half-day loop among alpine lakes at the foot of Corno dei Tre Signori.

Forcella del Montozzo

Short climb to the pass (2613 m), with views over Trentino and Lombardy.

Smugglers' Trail

Historic traverse with White War trenches toward the Smugglers' Pass.

Corno dei Tre Signori

Climb for experienced hikers to the summit (3360 m), an ancient three-state border.

Ferrata degli Alpini

Equipped climbing route for experienced hikers, along the lines of the White War front. Requires via ferrata kit and solid experience.

Practical notes

Before you set off

Live weather

Weather at the hut

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Check weather and trail conditions. Weather changes fast at altitude. High boots, layered clothing, water.