Rifugio Menaggio In Plesio

Wonderful experience at Rifugio Menaggio! My girlfriend and I had a wonderful lunch, surrounded by a spectacular view of Lake Como. The hospitality and cuisine were exceptional. Highly recommended!

04/01/2025 We parked in Plesio near the Mulini Spinzi (620 m) just after passing the Chiarella Mineral Water plant. The trail immediately climbs steeply and in about 2 hours leads to the Menaggio refuge. It's about 700 meters of elevation gain, constantly accompanied by breathtaking views of the lake. The food at the refuge is excellent, and the atmosphere is super friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended!

I stayed at the Rif on December 31st, 2025, so we had dinner and slept there. Thanks to its beautiful location above the lake, the view is stunning. The owners are truly friendly and hospitable; they treat everyone like friends, not just customers. The food was also very good (the homemade cakes were delicious).

A lovely refuge where you can have lunch after a long (and somewhat strenuous) climb. The food is reasonably good, and the staff is friendly and helpful. The refuge is located in a very scenic area. Other trails leading to higher altitudes depart from the refuge.

Great location, delicious coffee latte

I passed by here on Monday before climbing to the top of Grona and I had lunch there while I was coming down, the girl is very kind, the view is wonderful and I ate and drank very well, congratulations 👌 I will gladly return

A refuge where you eat (and drink) like a refuge! Climbing from Monti di Plesio, you reach the refuge, which offers a priceless view of both branches of the Lario. The menu includes polenta with stew, sausage, cheese, eggs, and, of course, polenta uncia. There are also platters of cold cuts, cheese, or a mix. We ordered a spritz...the alcoholic one we've ever tasted! The effort to get there is amply rewarded.

A dream place! The structure is basic but very well-kept The food is authentic The refuge staff are friendly, kind, and very nice

At Breglia, pay a ticket (if the machine works) and continue to the Grona parking lot (be careful: the road is very narrow and full of dips and potholes; you need to go very slowly, and it's best to do it on a weekday or very early in the morning to avoid intersections). From there, continue through the woods and soon come to a fork: I took the higher path (see the red arrow in the photo), which looks worse but is actually more gradual (the other path continues almost flat, but then... it's a wall!) Be careful, as the path is through a beautiful wood but mostly rocky. There are also four points where large rocks require caution: a young boy accustomed to the mountains can leap over them in two, while others should take their time (it's not a path for carrying your great-grandmother or aunt with knee problems). In any case, hiking poles are very useful, especially on the way back! The view from the refuge is breathtaking; it's completely calm, with only the wind blowing, and it overlooks the center of the lake, from Disgrazia to Monte di Tremezzo. The menu is simple but comprehensive (polenta in all its variations, platters, and pasta). The food is authentic; the carrot cake is the best I've ever had. The prices are low, considering that not even a jeep can get there. The atmosphere is friendly, a rustic place in the middle of nowhere, clean and pleasant. The two women who run it are smart and kind. The internet works well. It's comfortable both inside and out. It's a shame to have to take the road back. I've also attached two screenshots of the refuge's live webcam (it almost always works) that give you an idea. From home, in the evening, I sometimes see deer emerging from the woods to graze right in front of the refuge. What a great place!

First time, fantastic, unique place. The lunch was very good.