Casina dal Candido
1.5
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
About
Casina dal Candido sits at 2,150m on the Pale di San Martino massif in Trentino-Alto Adige. From San Martino di Castrozza, the approach takes 2.5 to 3 hours via the Val Canali trail. This is solid walking terrain—steep in sections but well-marked. You can also approach from the Passo Rolle side, which adds roughly an hour. The hut serves as a base for traversing the Pale di San Martino and accessing higher peaks like Cima della Carega.
The rifugio offers 40 beds across shared and small private rooms. Half-board is standard—expect hearty mountain cooking and regional Trentino specialties. The kitchen accommodates vegetarian requests if you book ahead. Water comes from a spring, and there's a small terrace facing the massif. The hut operates year-round but staffing is reduced November to March; contact ahead for winter stays. Toilets are outside, and there's no shower, so plan accordingly.
Book directly by phone or email at least one month ahead, especially for July and August weekends. The SAT (Società degli Alpinisti Trentini) manages the hut and handles reservations. Expect full capacity Friday to Sunday from late June through early September. Early autumn (September) offers better availability and stable weather. Half-board runs roughly €55–65 per person depending on season.
The rifugio offers 40 beds across shared and small private rooms. Half-board is standard—expect hearty mountain cooking and regional Trentino specialties. The kitchen accommodates vegetarian requests if you book ahead. Water comes from a spring, and there's a small terrace facing the massif. The hut operates year-round but staffing is reduced November to March; contact ahead for winter stays. Toilets are outside, and there's no shower, so plan accordingly.
Book directly by phone or email at least one month ahead, especially for July and August weekends. The SAT (Società degli Alpinisti Trentini) manages the hut and handles reservations. Expect full capacity Friday to Sunday from late June through early September. Early autumn (September) offers better availability and stable weather. Half-board runs roughly €55–65 per person depending on season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends in peak season (July-August), less for weekdays. Reserve directly through rifugi.net or contact the hut via CAI/SAT channels; phone ahead if you're arriving mid-week outside summer.
Open June through September with full staffing; shoulder months (May and October) may have limited hours depending on snow conditions and staffing. Contact ahead if visiting outside peak season.
From San Martino di Castrozza, take the Val Canali trail for 2.5-3 hours (steep sections, well-marked); the Passo Rolle approach adds roughly an hour. Both are solid hiking terrain, not technical.
40 beds in shared and small private rooms, basic mountain meals (dinner and breakfast included with stay), and limited shower facilities—typical for rifugi at this elevation and style.
Good for fit hikers and mountaineers; the approach is steep in sections and requires solid walking fitness. Better suited to experienced hillwalkers than novices; families with mountain experience will manage the Val Canali trail.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAT
- Season
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- Total
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website