---
title: "Rifugio Palafavera"
type: "mountain-hut"
lang: "en"
elevation_m: 1507
capacity: "24 Guests"
opening_dates: "June - October"
region: "Veneto"
locality: "Alleghe"
url: "https://dolomites-guide.com/mountain-huts/rifugio-palafavera/"
description: "Guide to Rifugio Palafavera at 1,507 m near Alleghe. Summer refuge with 24 beds at the base of Civetta and a key staging point for Alta Via 1."
---

# 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.

## At a glance

- Elevation: 1507 m
- Capacity: 24 Guests
- Opening: June - October
- Region: Veneto
- Locality: Alleghe

## Description

Rifugio Palafavera sits at 1,507 m (4,944 ft) on the broad meadows below the western flanks of the **Civetta** massif, one of the largest rock walls in the Alps. The refuge accommodates 24 guests and is open from June through October. Its position at the junction of several major trail systems makes it one of the most important staging points in the **Alleghe** area.

From the hut, the classic approach to **Rifugio Tissi** and the foot of the **Civetta** north face climbs steeply through forest and scree. Trails also branch westward toward **Passo Staulanza** and the **Pelmo** group, or south into the **Val Civetta**. The surrounding meadows offer unobstructed views of the Civetta's dramatic profile and the distant **Marmolada** glacier.

Access is straightforward from the road between **Alleghe** and **Passo Staulanza**, with parking available nearby. The hut is a popular lunch stop for day hikers and a practical overnight base for those walking the **Alta Via 1** who prefer a lower-altitude start before the steep climb to the high refuges above.