About
Rifugio Alpini Monte sits at 2,520m in the Dolomites, accessible from the Tre Croci pass road near Cortina d'Ampezzo. The standard approach takes 2.5 hours from Passo Tre Croci (2,405m), following marked trail 5R through open alpine meadows and sparse larch forest. Strong hikers reach it in 2 hours from the parking area. The hut also connects to the Dolomites High Route (Alta Via 1) and serves as a junction for multi-day hut-to-hut trekking in this sector.
The rifugio holds 60 beds in simple dormitory rooms. Meals are hearty mountain fare: expect pasta, polenta, and local venison or rabbit. Half-board runs roughly €55–65 per person. The kitchen supplies packed lunches on request. Solar panels and a small generator provide reliable electricity. Water is piped from a spring. The hut operates June through September; July and August see constant crowds. September offers quieter conditions and sharper visibility for summit views across the Cadore region.
Book directly by phone or email 8–10 weeks ahead for peak season weekends. The hut manages its own reservations; check rifugio-alpini-monte.it or call the number listed on CAI.it. Arrive by 14:00 to secure dinner. Credit cards are not always accepted—bring cash. The hut closes during winter weather; confirm opening dates before planning a spring or late-autumn visit.
The rifugio holds 60 beds in simple dormitory rooms. Meals are hearty mountain fare: expect pasta, polenta, and local venison or rabbit. Half-board runs roughly €55–65 per person. The kitchen supplies packed lunches on request. Solar panels and a small generator provide reliable electricity. Water is piped from a spring. The hut operates June through September; July and August see constant crowds. September offers quieter conditions and sharper visibility for summit views across the Cadore region.
Book directly by phone or email 8–10 weeks ahead for peak season weekends. The hut manages its own reservations; check rifugio-alpini-monte.it or call the number listed on CAI.it. Arrive by 14:00 to secure dinner. Credit cards are not always accepted—bring cash. The hut closes during winter weather; confirm opening dates before planning a spring or late-autumn visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August; weekdays outside peak season often have availability. Contact via rifugio.net or directly—it's managed by CAI, so cai.it may have contact details.
Typically open from mid-June through September, depending on snow conditions; call ahead in June or September to confirm staffing. Winter access is rare and requires mountaineering experience.
Start from Passo Tre Croci (2,405m) parking area near Cortina d'Ampezzo and follow marked trail 5R for 2–2.5 hours through alpine meadows and larch forest to reach 2,520m. Most hikers access it as part of Alta Via 1 or multi-day hut circuits.
60 beds in shared rooms, hot meals at dinner and breakfast, and basic water/washing facilities; expect no private showers—typical for mountain rifugios at this altitude. Bring a sleeping liner or hire bedding.
Yes for fit families with hiking experience—the 2.5-hour approach from the road is moderate but sustained. Not for casual walkers; the altitude (2,520m) and exposed alpine terrain demand acclimatization and sure footing.
Location
46.1018, 10.3485
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