Mountain Shelters Italy
Alpine huts & bivouacs nearby
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases
iPhone
Over 5,600 shelters and bivouacs in the Italian Alps with official CAI data. Offline maps, real-time weather and Shelter Passport. Free with no ads.
Discover over 5,600 mountain shelters, bivouacs and alpine huts in Italy - free, ad-free and works offline. Mountain Shelters is the most complete guide for your alpine adventures.
KEY FEATURES
THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE DATABASE IN ITALY
Over 5,600 structures from verified sources: Italian Alpine Club (CAI), OpenStreetMap, Wikidata and Refuges.info. Always up-to-date information on facilities, services and contacts.
INTERACTIVE MAP
View all shelters on a detailed map with smart clustering. Easily navigate through thousands of facilities and find the ones closest to your location.
REAL-TIME WEATHER
Check weather forecasts for any shelter directly in the app. Plan your hikes with up-to-date information on temperature, wind and precipitation.
OFFLINE MAPS
All shelter data is available without an internet connection after the first load. Perfect for hikes in areas without network coverage.
SEARCH AND ADVANCED FILTERS
Find shelters by name, region, altitude, available services, opening period, capacity and access time. Automatic geolocation to find the nearest ones.
DETAILED INFORMATION
For each shelter you'll find:
- Name, location and altitude
- GPS coordinates for navigation
- Bed capacity and opening period
- Direct contacts (phone, email, website)
- Available services (restaurant, showers, WiFi, etc.)
- Access time and difficulty
- Photos of the facility
SHELTER PASSPORT
- Log your visits with digital stamps
- Save your favourite shelters for quick access
- Track and share your mountain adventures
SMART FEATURES
- Share shelters with friends
- Call the shelter directly from the app
- Get driving directions with one tap
- Seasonal theme that changes with the seasons
FREE AND AD-FREE
All features are included for free. No intrusive advertising, no subscription required. Developed with passion by a mountain lover.
PRIVACY AND SECURITY
- Your data stays on your device
- Optional account access for syncing
- No unauthorised tracking
Whether you're planning a weekend in the Dolomites, a trek on Monte Rosa or a traverse of the Alps, Mountain Shelters is the perfect companion for every adventure.
Download now and start exploring the wonders of the Italian Alps!
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What's new in version 1.1.2:
• Improved onboarding experience for location access request
• Minor stability and performance fixes
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Information
- Seller
- Federico Oldrini
- Size
- 88.3 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Buy me a coffee $2.99
- Generous donation $17.99
- Buy me lunch $8.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Rifugi e Bivacchi