The Cesare Branca Refuge is located in the heart of the Ortles-Cevedale group in a strategic position that makes it ideal for those who want to follow the itineraries in the surrounding area. It is managed by the CAI of Milan and offers refreshments and overnight stays.

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March 7, 2025

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The refuge is located in front of the Forni Glacier and is named after Cesare Branca, a lawyer and mountaineer from Milan. It was built between 1932 and 1934 by the Milan section of the CAI following a donation by Giuseppina Branca, sister of the deceased mountaineer. The project is by the engineer Cesare De Micheli.

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July 12, 2021

Hiking

beautiful, quite tiring but spectacular views and very friendly refugees

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Elevation 2,460 m

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Wednesday 11 March

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-8°C

37 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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