Refuge Franco Tonolini

Rifugio Franco Tonolini sits at 2,467m in the Brenta Dolomites, accessed from the Val d'Ambez valley. The approach takes 2.5 hours from Molveno on a well-marked trail that gains 900m steadily. This is serious hiking terrain—not a cable-car approach. The hut serves as a natural base for ridge walks across the Brenta massif and approaches to peaks like Cima Tosa (2,222m to the northeast).

The rifugio holds 45 beds across mixed dormitories and a few double rooms. Half board is standard: dinner, overnight, breakfast included. The kitchen produces solid mountain fare. Water comes from mountain sources. The hut runs from mid-June through mid-September, closing in shoulder seasons when snow lingers and the trail becomes unreliable. There's no electricity from the grid, so charging options are limited—plan accordingly if you rely on devices. Mobile signal is weak but sometimes available outside.

Book directly by email or phone with the Brescia section of CAI (Club Alpino Italiano). July and August fill quickly; reserve at least 2 months ahead for summer weekends. June and September offer quieter conditions if your schedule allows. The hut is run by volunteers, so responses may take several days. Confirm your arrival time when you book—the manager needs to know when to expect you for meal prep.