---
title: "Rifugio Contrin"
type: "mountain-hut"
lang: "en"
elevation_m: 2016
capacity: "80 Guests"
opening_dates: "Mid June - Late September"
region: "Trentino-Alto Adige"
locality: "Canazei"
url: "https://dolomites-guide.com/mountain-huts/rifugio-contrin/"
description: "Guide to Rifugio Contrin at 2,016 m beneath the Marmolada south face. Trail from Canazei, Alta Via 2 connection, and overnight booking info."
---

# Rifugio Contrin

Set in a broad alpine valley beneath the south face of the Marmolada, this historic refuge is a gateway to the highest peak in the Dolomites and the surrounding Fassa Valley trails.

## At a glance

- Elevation: 2016 m
- Capacity: 80 Guests
- Opening: Mid June - Late September
- Region: Trentino-Alto Adige
- Locality: Canazei

## Description

Rifugio Contrin sits at 2,016 m (6,614 ft) in the **Val Contrin**, a sweeping alpine valley on the southern side of the **Marmolada group** - the highest massif in the Dolomites at 3,343 m (10,968 ft). The hut looks directly up at the imposing south face of the **Marmolada**, a massive wall of pale limestone that contrasts sharply with the glacier-clad northern slopes.

The standard approach begins from **Alba di Canazei** in the **Val di Fassa**, following a well-graded trail through forest and meadows for approximately 2.5 hours (2.5 hours). The refuge also connects to the **Alta Via 2**, making it a natural stopover for trekkers heading between **Passo Pordoi** and the **Pale di San Martino** to the south.

With 80 beds in a mix of rooms and dormitories, the hut is one of the larger refuges in the area and offers a full restaurant service. It serves as a base camp for climbers tackling the Marmolada south face routes and for hikers exploring the surrounding **Costabella ridge** and **Passo di Ombretta**. The valley setting provides shelter from wind, making it a comfortable overnight even in unsettled weather.