Rifugio Croda da Lago

Season May - October

Elevation 2 236 m7,336 ft

Berghotel Passo Giau

A year-round mountain hotel right at the top of the scenic Passo Giau, offering comfortable rooms and sweeping 360-degree views of the Ampezzo Dolomites.

Capacity 12

Elevation 1 950 m6,398 ft

Bertihutte (Rifugio Berti) in the Val d Ansiei valley near the Tre Cime area

Bertihütte

Tucked into the Val d'Ansiei near Auronzo di Cadore, this welcoming refuge serves as a peaceful base for exploring the quieter eastern approaches to the Tre Cime area.

Season Mid June - Late September

Elevation 1 800 m5,906 ft

Malga Federa

A tiny alpine dairy farm turned mountain lodge perched above the shores of Lago Federa, one of the most photographed lakes in the Cortina basin.

Capacity 10

Elevation 2 015 m6,611 ft

Malga Giau

A traditional alpine dairy farm just below Passo Giau, where hikers can enjoy fresh local cheeses and sleep in a rustic setting surrounded by open meadows.

Capacity 10

Season April - November

Elevation 1 540 m5,052 ft

Malga Pramper

A tiny seasonal malga deep in the remote Val Prampèr, offering one of the most secluded overnight experiences in the southern Dolomites.

Capacity 8

Elevation 2 137 m7,011 ft

Rifugio 5 Torri

A cosy refuge tucked beneath the iconic Cinque Torri pillars, offering a quieter alternative to the busier huts in the area and direct access to climbing routes.

Capacity 24

Elevation 2 083 m6,834 ft

Rifugio Angelo Dibona

A well-equipped refuge named after one of the greatest Dolomite guides, nestled in a larch forest at the foot of the Tofane with routes for all abilities.

Capacity 50

Elevation 1 583 m5,194 ft

Rifugio Aquileia

A year-round mountain refuge tucked into the meadows above Selva di Cadore, offering direct views of Monte Pelmo and easy access to the trails around Alleghe.

Elevation 2 333 m7,654 ft

Rifugio Auronzo

Perched at the edge of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, this high-altitude refuge serves as the primary gateway to the most famous peaks in the Sexten Dolomites.

Capacity 99

Season Late June - Late September

Elevation 2 413 m7,917 ft

Rifugio Averau

Perched on the saddle between the Ampezzo and Agordino valleys, this refuge is world-renowned for its gourmet high-altitude cuisine and panoramic terrace views.

Season Mid-June - Early October

Elevation 2 327 m7,635 ft

Rifugio Biella

Set high above the Fanes plateau on a dramatic rocky perch, this mountain hut rewards hikers with sweeping views down to Lago di Limo and across the vast Sennes highlands.

Capacity 46

Season Late June - Late September

Elevation 1 834 m6,017 ft

Rifugio Carestiato

A small and welcoming refuge on the southern slopes of the Civetta group, offering a quiet alternative to busier huts and direct views of the mountain's immense rock walls.

Capacity 32

Elevation 1 917 m6,289 ft

Rifugio Citta di Fiume on a grassy slope below Monte Pelmo under overcast skies

Rifugio Città di Fiume

Tucked into the forests below the immense north face of Monte Pelmo, this intimate refuge is a key overnight stop on the Alta Via 1 and a gateway to one of the Dolomites' most iconic summits.

Capacity 35

Elevation 2 055 m6,742 ft

Rifugio Col Gallina

A welcoming mountain refuge perched just above the Falzarego Pass, offering panoramic views toward Lagazuoi and easy access to World War I tunnel routes.

Capacity 35

Season July - September

Elevation 2 016 m6,614 ft

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.

Capacity 80

Season Mid June - Late September

Elevation 2 098 m6,883 ft

Rifugio Duca D'Aosta

A small, historic refuge on the lower slopes of the Tofane massif, offering a quiet base for climbers tackling the Tofana di Rozes south face routes.

Capacity 15

Elevation 2 060 m6,759 ft

Rifugio Fanes

A central hub on the Fanes plateau and a key stop on the Alta Via 1, this spacious refuge sits at the crossroads of trails linking the Tofane, Lagazuoi, and Sennes highlands.

Capacity 70

Season Mid-June - Early October

Elevation 2 000 m6,562 ft

Rifugio Fedare

A year-round refuge at the base of the Lagazuoi cable car, serving as a convenient staging point for excursions to Lagazuoi, Cinque Torri, and the Falzarego area.

Capacity 10

Elevation 2 037 m6,683 ft

Rifugio Firenze (Regensburger Hutte) on green meadows in the Puez-Odle Nature Park

Rifugio Firenze (Regensburger Hütte)

A popular refuge on an open plateau beneath the towering Odle (Geisler) spires in the Puez-Odle Natural Park, accessible from Val Gardena.

Capacity 60

Elevation 1 980 m6,496 ft

Rifugio Fodara Vedla

A historic and beautifully situated refuge in the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park, combining rustic South Tyrolean charm with easy access to the high plateaus of the central Dolomites.

Season May - November

Elevation 1 250 m4,101 ft

Rifugio Furio Bianchet

A welcoming valley refuge at the gateway to Val Prampèr, serving as the first overnight stop for hikers entering the wild southern reaches of the Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park.

Elevation 2 752 m9,029 ft

Rifugio Lagazuoi

Perched on the summit of Lagazuoi at nearly 2,800 m9,186 ft, this refuge rewards visitors with one of the most celebrated panoramic sunsets in the Dolomites and access to restored World War I tunnels.

Capacity 74

Season Mid-June - Mid-October

Elevation 2 344 m7,690 ft

Rifugio Lavaredo

Sitting on the quieter northern side of the Tre Cime loop, this historic refuge offers front-row views of the iconic three towers without the crowds of the toll road side.

Capacity 70

Season Mid June - Early October

Elevation 2 050 m6,726 ft

Rifugio Lavarella

Set deep in the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park, this welcoming hut offers a peaceful base for exploring the legendary Fanes plateau and its network of high-altitude trails.

Capacity 51

Season Late June - Early October

Elevation 1 695 m5,561 ft

Rifugio Malga Ra Stua

A quiet former malga on the forest road between Cortina d'Ampezzo and the Fanes valley, offering simple accommodation and a peaceful setting beneath the Tofane massif.

Capacity 17

Season May - October

Elevation 2 176 m7,139 ft

Rifugio Munt de Sennes

A tiny and remote refuge on the windswept Sennes plateau, offering solitude and expansive views that few other huts in the Dolomites can match.

Capacity 15

Elevation 2 575 m8,448 ft

Rifugio Nuvolau

The oldest mountain refuge in the Dolomites, built in 1883 atop Monte Nuvolau, commanding a legendary 360-degree panorama of peaks from Marmolada to Tofane.

Capacity 24

Elevation 1 507 m4,944 ft

Rifugio Palafavera

A welcoming refuge at the foot of the Civetta massif, serving as a key starting point for approaches to the north face and routes along Alta Via 1.

Capacity 24

Elevation 1 601 m5,253 ft

Rifugio Passo Duran

Sitting right on the road pass between the Civetta and Moiazza massifs, this accessible refuge serves as a convenient overnight stop for hikers and a gateway to dramatic high-altitude terrain.

Elevation 1 766 m5,794 ft

Rifugio Passo Staulanza

A roadside refuge at the scenic pass between Monte Pelmo and Civetta, serving as a convenient base for day hikes and a key waypoint on the Alta Via 1.

Capacity 20

Elevation 1 700 m5,577 ft

Rifugio Pelmo

A small year-round refuge set in the forests below the massive southwest wall of Monte Pelmo, the first major Dolomite peak to be climbed.

Capacity 12

Elevation 1 632 m5,354 ft

Rifugio Pian de Fontana

Hidden deep in the wild Schiara group north of Belluno, this small and remote refuge offers a true wilderness experience far from the tourist crowds of the central Dolomites.

Capacity 23

Elevation 2 528 m8,294 ft

Rifugio Pian di Cengia

The highest refuge in the Tre Cime area, this intimate mountain hut rewards hikers with a challenging approach and unmatched panoramic views from its lofty perch at 2,528 m8,294 ft.

Capacity 28

Season Late June - Late September

Elevation 2 303 m7,556 ft

Rifugio Pomedes

A high-altitude refuge on the flanks of the Tofane massif, serving as the gateway to the famous Galleria del Castelletto WWI tunnel and the Tofana di Rozes summit.

Season July - September

Elevation 1 605 m5,266 ft

Rifugio San Sebastiano

A quiet year-round refuge in the valley between the Civetta and Moiazza massifs, well suited for hikers seeking a less crowded base in the Agordino.

Elevation 2 255 m7,398 ft

Rifugio Scoiattoli

Named after Cortina's famous climbing club, this refuge commands a front-row seat to the Cinque Torri towers and serves as a key stop on the Alta Via 1.

Elevation 2 040 m6,693 ft

Rifugio Scotoni

A small and scenic refuge on the slopes below Lagazuoi, offering panoramic views of the Fanes group and a quiet alternative to the busier huts of Alta Badia.

Capacity 20

Elevation 2 126 m6,975 ft

Rifugio Sennes

Standing on the wide and windswept Sennes plateau, this historic refuge offers a uniquely open landscape and serves as a vital link between the Fanes trails and Lago di Braies.

Capacity 58

Season Mid-June - Early October

Elevation 1 857 m6,093 ft

Rifugio Sommariva al Pramperet

A remote and peaceful refuge tucked beneath the towering walls of Monte Schiara, offering a genuine wilderness experience far from the crowds of the central Dolomites.

Elevation 2 132 m6,995 ft

The stone structure of Rifugio Coldai perched on a rocky ridge near the Civetta massif.

Rifugio Sonino al Coldai

Acting as the northern gateway to the mighty Civetta heritage site, this historic stone refuge is the essential stop for hikers visiting the emerald Coldai Lake.

Capacity 80

Elevation 2 250 m7,382 ft

Rifugio Tissi

A high-altitude refuge clinging to the base of the Civetta north face, one of the greatest rock walls in the Alps and a legendary stop on Alta Via 1.

Capacity 69

Elevation 1 928 m6,325 ft

Rifugio Vandelli

Perched above the turquoise-green Lago di Sorapis, this refuge is one of the most photographed destinations in the Dolomites and a key stop on the Alta Via 4.

Capacity 46

Season Mid June - Late September

Elevation 1 714 m5,623 ft

Rifugio Vazzoler

Standing beneath the towering southwest face of the Civetta, this well-equipped refuge is a major overnight stop on the Alta Via 1 and a base for some of the most dramatic rock climbing in the Dolomites.

Capacity 80

Elevation 2 457 m8,061 ft

Schlernhaus / Rifugio Bolzano

A large historic refuge atop the iconic Sciliar (Schlern) plateau, one of the most recognizable silhouettes in the Dolomites and a symbol of South Tyrol.

Capacity 110

Elevation 2 447 m8,028 ft

Sillianer Hutte on the Carnic Alps ridge along the Austria-Italy border

Sillianer Hütte

Perched on the Carnic Alps ridge directly on the Austrian-Italian border, this refuge commands sweeping views in both directions and serves as a key stop on the Carnic High Trail.

Season Mid June - Early October

Elevation 2 022 m6,634 ft

Ucia dles Muntagnoles wooden hut with stone base near a small pond surrounded by autumn larches

Ücia dles Muntagnoles

A tiny Ladin-run hut on the Fanes plateau, offering an intimate mountain experience with traditional cuisine and just eleven beds in one of the most scenic settings in the Dolomites.

Capacity 11

Elevation 2 012 m6,601 ft

Ucia Pices Fanes wooden hut with a log bench in front of steep rocky Dolomite peaks

Ücia Pices Fanes

The smallest staffed refuge on the Fanes plateau, offering just seven beds and a rare sense of solitude in the heart of the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park.

Capacity 7