Place to visit
Rifugio Azzoni, Italy: what it is and when to go
Rifugio Azzoni is a mountain hut in Province of Lecco , Italy (Moggio), at 1,860 m above sea level. Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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
- Mountain hut in Province of Lecco , Italy · Mountains, Hiking
- Where
- Italy
- Elevation
- 1,860 m
- Best time
- September.
- Nearest airport
- MXP Ferno (VA), 63 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Jul-Aug;Sa-Su
- Website
- facebook.com
- Beds
- 20
- Run by
- Società Escursionisti Lecchesi
- Coordinates
- 45.85821, 9.46938
What it is and where
Rifugio Azzoni is a mountain hut in Province of Lecco , Italy (Moggio), at 1,860 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Gestore: Maurizio Valsecchi; Tel Casa 339 6617043, Rifugio 366 2587009; Illuminazione con gruppo elettrogeno
It is in Moggio, where this site lists 92 more places to see, 9.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.85821, 9.46938; the nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 63 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Beds
- 20
- Run by
- Società Escursionisti Lecchesi
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 Azzoni is September, and the season is short because it sits at 1,860 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not8:51
- FebBetter not10:07
- MarBetter not11:37
- AprBetter not13:19
- MayBetter not14:44
- JunPossible15:31
- JulPossible15:12
- AugPossible13:57
- SepBest time12:18
- OctPossible10:40
- NovBetter not9:12
- DecBetter not8:29
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 | September | June to August and October |
| Hiking | September | June to August and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Rifugio Azzoni 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
- Monte ResegoneMountain of the Bergamasque Prealps in Lombardy, northern Italy46 m
- Rifugio Alpinisti MonzesiMountain hut of Lake Como1.1 km
- Capanna sociale Giacomo GhislandiMountains · Hiking1.1 km
- Rifugio ResegoneMountains · Hiking1.5 km
- CamminaForeste - Tappa 9DHiking1.6 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 Azzoni?
It is a mountain hut in Province of Lecco , Italy. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Rifugio Azzoni?
September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 1,860 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29.
How do you get to Rifugio Azzoni?
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 63 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 Monte Resegone, Rifugio Alpinisti Monzesi, Capanna sociale Giacomo Ghislandi. The rest is in the Italy guide.
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