Refuge Guido Larcher al Cevedale
2.1Rifugio Guido Larcher al Cevedale
2,608m
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
About
Rifugio Guido Larcher al Cevedale sits at 2,608m on the eastern flank of the Cevedale massif in the Ortler-Cevedale group. Reach it from Solda (Sulden) in Val Venosta—a 3.5-hour hike gaining 1,100m. The approach follows the Zay valley past pasture and larch, then steepens through scree and rock. Snow lingers into June on the upper sections. Most climbers use this hut as a base for Cevedale's summit (3,769m) or longer traverses through the Ortler Alps.
The rifugio sleeps 80 across shared rooms. It serves breakfast, packed lunches, and a set dinner menu in Italian style—order by 20:00 the night before. Water comes from snowmelt; the hut has no shower. The guardian manages basic first aid. It opens mid-June through September, weather permitting. Winter access requires mountaineering skills and is rare.
Book directly by email as soon as your climbing dates are fixed. July and August weekends fill 4–6 weeks ahead. Bring cash (euros) unless you confirm card payments work. The hut sits above the tree line with no shelter below, so descend on dry weather windows. Solda itself has a small tourist infrastructure; stay there the night before to start fresh.
The rifugio sleeps 80 across shared rooms. It serves breakfast, packed lunches, and a set dinner menu in Italian style—order by 20:00 the night before. Water comes from snowmelt; the hut has no shower. The guardian manages basic first aid. It opens mid-June through September, weather permitting. Winter access requires mountaineering skills and is rare.
Book directly by email as soon as your climbing dates are fixed. July and August weekends fill 4–6 weeks ahead. Bring cash (euros) unless you confirm card payments work. The hut sits above the tree line with no shelter below, so descend on dry weather windows. Solda itself has a small tourist infrastructure; stay there the night before to start fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July–August weekends; shoulder seasons need 4–6 weeks. Contact the hut directly by phone or email, or use rifugio.net and cai.it for verified availability.
Open mid-June to mid-September; staffed only during this window. Snow blocks access before June, and weather closes the upper approach by autumn.
Start from Solda (Sulden) in Val Venosta and allow 3.5 hours to gain 1,100m via the Zay valley; the route steepens through scree above treeline and may hold snow into June.
Expect half-board (dinner and breakfast) with shared dorm beds; showers are typically available but may be cold water or limited. Bring a headlamp and earplugs for shared rooms.
No—the 3.5-hour approach with 1,100m gain and steep, scree-covered sections requires solid hill fitness; it's designed for climbers aiming for Cevedale or Alpine traverses, not casual hikers.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAT
- Season
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- Total
- 80
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Website
- http://www.rifugiocevedale.it/