Rifugio Buffaure
2.2About
Rifugio Buffaure sits at 2,050m on the Buffaure plateau in the Dolomites, above the Val di Fassa. Reach it from Vigo di Fassa in 2.5 hours via the marked trail that climbs through forest then alpine meadow. The cable car from Vigo cuts this to 45 minutes if you want to skip the ascent. The hut makes a solid base for walking the high plateaus and scrambling to nearby peaks like Ra Gusela.
The rifugio holds 60 beds across simple rooms and serves three meals daily. Breakfast is basic. Dinner is hearty mountain food—expect polenta, casseroles, and Trentino specialties. The kitchen does packed lunches. Water comes from the mountain; showers use solar heating. WiFi works sporadically. The season runs from late May through October, with restricted service in shoulder months.
Book directly by phone (+39 0462 764 243) or email. July and August fill fast—book 4 to 6 weeks ahead for these months. June, September, and October offer more flexibility. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard and cheaper than à la carte meals.
The rifugio holds 60 beds across simple rooms and serves three meals daily. Breakfast is basic. Dinner is hearty mountain food—expect polenta, casseroles, and Trentino specialties. The kitchen does packed lunches. Water comes from the mountain; showers use solar heating. WiFi works sporadically. The season runs from late May through October, with restricted service in shoulder months.
Book directly by phone (+39 0462 764 243) or email. July and August fill fast—book 4 to 6 weeks ahead for these months. June, September, and October offer more flexibility. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard and cheaper than à la carte meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; earlier dates need less notice.
Open June to October; staffed daily during this season.
Hike from Vigo di Fassa in 2.5 hours via marked trail, or take the cable car down from the hut (45 minutes to the trailhead).
Three meals daily: basic breakfast, hearty dinner, and lunch available; 60 beds in simple rooms; basic mountain hut facilities.
Yes—the cable car from Vigo lets you skip the 2.5-hour climb, and the plateau walks from the hut are straightforward hiking.
Location
46.4285, 11.7235
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