---
title: "Rifugio Lavaredo"
type: "mountain-hut"
lang: "en"
elevation_m: 2344
capacity: "70 Guests"
opening_dates: "Mid June - Early October"
region: "Trentino-Alto Adige"
locality: "Sexten/Sesto"
url: "https://dolomites-guide.com/mountain-huts/rifugio-lavaredo/"
description: "Guide to Rifugio Lavaredo at 2,344 m on the north side of the Tre Cime loop. Trail access, capacity, and tips for hiking the classic circuit."
---

# 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.

## At a glance

- Elevation: 2344 m
- Capacity: 70 Guests
- Opening: Mid June - Early October
- Region: Trentino-Alto Adige
- Locality: Sexten/Sesto

## Description

Rifugio Lavaredo stands at 2,344 m (7,690 ft) on the northern flank of the **Tre Cime di Lavaredo**, directly beneath the towering north faces that made these peaks famous among climbers. The hut is a key stop on the classic **Tre Cime loop trail** and sits along the route of the **Alta Via 4**, linking the **Sexten Dolomites** to the south toward **Cortina d'Ampezzo**.

From the terrace, hikers look straight up at the sheer north walls of the **Cima Grande**, **Cima Ovest**, and **Cima Piccola** - a perspective that reveals the true scale of these limestone towers. The surrounding high plateau of scree and alpine grassland opens toward the **Cadini group** and the distant **Cristallo massif** to the southwest.

The refuge accommodates 70 guests in dormitory-style rooms and is reachable within approximately one hour from **Rifugio Auronzo** via the well-marked loop trail. Unlike the southern approach, this side of the circuit sees fewer day-trippers, making it a rewarding lunch stop or overnight base for those wanting a quieter experience of the **Tre Cime Natural Park**.