---
title: "Rifugio Passo Staulanza"
type: "mountain-hut"
lang: "en"
elevation_m: 1783
capacity: "20 Guests"
opening_dates: "June - September"
region: "Veneto"
locality: "Selva di Cadore"
url: "https://dolomites-guide.com/mountain-huts/rifugio-passo-staulanza/"
description: "Guide to Rifugio Passo Staulanza at 1,783 m between Pelmo and Civetta. Road-accessible Alta Via 1 stop with full dining and trail connections."
---

# 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.

## At a glance

- Elevation: 1783 m
- Capacity: 20 Guests
- Opening: June - September
- Region: Veneto
- Locality: Selva di Cadore

## Description

Rifugio Passo Staulanza is located at 1,783 m (5,850 ft) at the top of **Passo Staulanza**, the mountain pass connecting **Selva di Cadore** to **Zoldo Alto** in the heart of the Venetian Dolomites. The hut sits in a dramatic position between two of the range's most imposing mountains - **Monte Pelmo (3,168 m (10,394 ft))** to the east and **Monte Civetta (3,220 m (10,564 ft))** to the west.

The pass is directly accessible by car, making this one of the easiest refuges to reach in the Dolomites. From here, trails fan out in every direction - the most popular being the classic ascent of **Monte Pelmo** via the Flaiban-Pacherini route and the traverse toward **Rifugio Coldai** beneath the north face of **Civetta**.

The hut is a recognized stop on the **Alta Via 1**, which crosses the pass on its journey from **Lago di Braies** to **Belluno**. Inside, the atmosphere is relaxed with simple but comfortable accommodation. The restaurant serves regional dishes and is open to passing motorists, making it lively even on quieter hiking days.