About
Rifugio Alpino Fazzon sits at 2,127m in the Val di Fassa, deep in the Dolomites. Reach it from Pozza di Fassa village (1,365m) via a 4-hour hike through mixed forest and alpine meadow, or from Campitello di Fassa (1,427m) in roughly 3.5 hours. Both routes are well-marked and moderate in gradient. The hut serves as a base for day hikes to Passo Ghedina and the surrounding limestone peaks, and connects to the High Path (Höhenweg) trail system.
The rifugio sleeps around 50 in simple dormitory rooms. Half-board is standard: substantial evening meals and breakfast included. Hot showers are available. The hut operates from mid-June through late September, with July and August seeing the heaviest traffic. A basic bar serves coffee and snacks during the day. Staff speak Italian and German; basic English is available but don't rely on it.
Book directly via email or phone at least 6 weeks ahead for July and August. July weekends fill months in advance. The hut prefers direct contact rather than third-party booking sites. Half-board rates are reasonable. Note that the hut closes entirely in winter—check opening dates before planning a shoulder-season trip. Water comes from a spring; the hut has no shower water restrictions but uses it efficiently given Alpine sourcing.
The rifugio sleeps around 50 in simple dormitory rooms. Half-board is standard: substantial evening meals and breakfast included. Hot showers are available. The hut operates from mid-June through late September, with July and August seeing the heaviest traffic. A basic bar serves coffee and snacks during the day. Staff speak Italian and German; basic English is available but don't rely on it.
Book directly via email or phone at least 6 weeks ahead for July and August. July weekends fill months in advance. The hut prefers direct contact rather than third-party booking sites. Half-board rates are reasonable. Note that the hut closes entirely in winter—check opening dates before planning a shoulder-season trip. Water comes from a spring; the hut has no shower water restrictions but uses it efficiently given Alpine sourcing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead in summer, longer during peak July–August weekends. Reserve via rifugio.net or directly with the hut; contact details are on cai.it.
Open June to September, staffed throughout; closing dates vary by snow conditions in early June and late September—check ahead before shoulder-season visits.
From Pozza di Fassa (1,365m) allow 4 hours; from Campitello di Fassa (1,427m) allow 3.5 hours—both are well-marked moderate routes through forest and meadow to the hut at 2,127m.
50 beds in simple dorms, half-board available (breakfast and dinner); showers are cold water only, no en-suite facilities.
Yes—the approach hikes are moderate and well-marked, making it suitable for fit families and novice hikers; it's an ideal base for acclimatization before higher mountain routes.
Location
46.2980, 10.7631
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Quick Facts
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Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
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Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Website
- https://www.rifugiofazzon.com/
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