The Cesare Benigni refuge is located at the beginning of a small plateau that starts from Lake Piazzotti and extends between Val Salmurano and Val Tronella. Between rocks and pools of water, you can enjoy a wonderful view of all the Orobie.

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Enny

June 18, 2022

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To reach the refuge for those coming from the Scioc locality (Cusio) there is the possibility of avoiding the gully and taking the Via dei Vitelli. Very beautiful.
A muro mio🤗..

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Igor

August 1, 2025

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Excellent, well-equipped refuge for both a day's stay and an overnight stay. Ample outdoor space with tables for dining. The 360° view is spectacular, both over the Bergamo Orobie and the Valtellina Alps.
Starting from the road leading to Piani dell'Avaro, there are two possible trails: the traditional 108, which, however, involves a very steep gully (not recommended for dogs), or the 108A, the longer (but also much more scenic) variant, which does not involve any steep sections.

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1. Trail 108 to Rifugio Benigni from Cusio

9.25km

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730m

Alpine trail through rocky channels to a mountain refuge with ibex, marmots, and Orobie peaks views.

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2. Sciocc to the Benigni Refugio

10.7km

05:35

830m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Rifugio Benigni Loop from Pescegallo

11.3km

05:23

870m

Challenging 7.0-mile loop hike from Pescegallo to Bocca di Trona and Lago Zancone, passing Rifugio Cesare Benigni, with 2841 feet of gain.

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Elevation 2,180 m

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Location: Ornica, Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy

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Cesare Benigni Hut

1. Trail 108 to Rifugio Benigni from Cusio

2. Sciocc to the Benigni Refugio

3. Rifugio Benigni Loop from Pescegallo

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