Where is Cesare Branca Refuge?

Cesare Branca al Lago delle Rosole

is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of

above sea level, located in the

Where is Cesare Branca Refuge?

The hut is located in the

, in the northern part of the country, in the

. It’s located a few meters away from the scenic

Why is it called Cesare Branca Refuge?

, a Milanese lawyer and mountaineer.

When was Cesare Branca Refuge built?

thanks to a donation from

, who wished to honor the memory of her brother

, a well-known and respected Milanese mountaineer of the time. The project was designed by

engineer Cesare De Micheli

Milan section of the Club Alpino Italiano (CAI)

, the refuge was inaugurated in

. Over the years, it was expanded several times to improve functionality and accommodate more visitors.

, the refuge was complemented by the

Rifugio Genesio Martinelli

, a long-time caretaker of the Branca refuge, in memory of his brother. A few years later, in

, the Milan section oversaw the construction of a

modern and functional expansion

of Rifugio Branca, further enhancing its facilities for mountaineers and hikers.

How long is the road to Cesare Branca Refuge?

The road to the refuge is

totally unpaved, very narrow, and steep

long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is

, and the average gradient is

Is the road to Cesare Branca Refuge open?

Parco Nazionale dello

, the road is usually open from

mid-June through mid-September

only to authorized vehicles

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