Place to visit
Rifugio Binate, Italy: what it is and when to go
Rifugio Binate is a former mountain hut of Lake Como in Italy, at 1,200 m above sea level. Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Former mountain hut of Lake Como · Mountains, Hiking
- Where
- Italy
- Elevation
- 1,200 m
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- MXP Ferno (VA), 42 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 45.90271, 9.10237
What it is and where
Rifugio Binate is a former mountain hut of Lake Como in Italy, at 1,200 m above sea level.
Ex caserma della Guardia di Finanza, successivamente convertita in rifugio alpino
It is in Como, where this site lists 89 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.90271, 9.10237; the nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 42 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Mountains and Hiking places in Italy. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Rifugio Binate is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible8:51
- FebPossible10:07
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBest time13:19
- MayBest time14:44
- JunBest time15:31
- JulPossible15:12
- AugPossible13:57
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:40
- NovPossible9:12
- DecPossible8:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Mountains | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| Hiking | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Rifugio Binate has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Italy
To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Italy checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Rifugio MurelliAlpine hut at Colma Murelli, in the Italian municipality of Carate Urio1.4 km
- Monte ColmegnoneMountain in Italy in the Italian municipality of Laglio1.7 km
- Sasso GordonaMountain in Italy2.0 km
- Rifugio PrabelloMountain hut in the Italian municipality of Cerano d'Intelvi2.6 km
- CamminaForeste - Tappa 8EHiking3.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: Mountains
- Mont Blanc: highest mountain in the Alps
- Aventine Hill: one of the seven hills of Rome, Italy
- Itri: Italian comune
- Monte Titano
- Dufourspitze: highest mountain of Switzerland
- Caelian Hill: one of the seven hills of Rome, Italy
Every Italy place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rifugio Binate?
It is a former mountain hut of Lake Como in Italy.
When is the best time to visit Rifugio Binate?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29.
How do you get to Rifugio Binate?
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 42 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Rifugio Murelli, Monte Colmegnone, Sasso Gordona. The rest is in the Italy guide.
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