The Marisa Consigliere hut stands at 1,050 metres on Monte Cornizzolo, in the municipality of Civate, and is run by the Società Escursionisti Civatesi (S.E.C.).
History
It was opened on 24 July 1960 and, after major renovations in recent years, according to the portal it works as an excellent rest stop for mountain lovers. The portal describes it as a symbol of the passion of the members who took turns looking after and running it; the work also covered the nearby structures (cross, Alpini chapel, springs).
What to see and services
According to the Lombardy Region’s Rifugi di Lombardia portal the hut has 16 beds, 80 indoor seats, 1 places in the winter room. Services listed by the portal: reachable on foot only; wheelchair access; animals not allowed; GSM coverage; sheet bag for sale.
Getting there
Access routes listed by the portal, with times and ascents:
- Da Civate: 2 hours, 800 m of ascent, hiking route.
- Da Suello: 2 hours, 800 m of ascent, hiking route.
- Da Eupilio: 1 hour 30 minutes, 800 m of ascent, tourist route.
According to Wikipedia the most used start is Eupilio, with a paved road up to the hut; the summit is a little over 300 metres away.
Practical information
- Contacts according to the portal: +39 0341 551383, info@escursionisticivatesi.it, www.escursionisticivatesi.it.
- Opening dates are indicative, and at the start and end of the season the portal advises phoning the hut before setting out.
- Height: 1,050 metres.
- In the portal’s entry the manager writes that lunch bookings are not taken.
