Refuge Larice Cavalier Tonassi

3.6

Rifugio Larice Cavalier Tonassi

1,615m Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy Write a review
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Rifugio Larice Cavalier Tonassi sits at 1,615m in the Val di Sole, Trentino-Alto Adige. Reach it on foot from Malè (40 minutes) or from Passo Tonale (1.5 hours). The hut works as a base for day walks across the Ortles-Cevedale range and connects to longer ridge routes toward Rifugio Payer and Rifugio Tonale. Summer trail access is straightforward; winter requires avalanche assessment.

The refuge holds 50 beds across shared rooms. Meals focus on Trentino classics: casunziei, canederli, and local cheeses. Half-board is standard. Water comes from the mountain; the kitchen handles vegetarian requests. Opening runs mid-June through September, with weekends only in shoulder months. No generators—expect limited power and no phone signal.

Book by early June for July and August weekends. Contact the manager directly via SAT (Società degli Alpinisti Trentini) or check rifugio listings on cai.it. The hut fills fast during school holidays. Arrive before 1700 for dinner. Cash payment preferred; card facilities are unreliable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book 2-4 weeks ahead in peak season (July-August); shoulder months need less notice. Contact the hut directly or use rifugio.net and cai.it for reservations.
Open June through September for reliable staffing; it may open weekends in May and October depending on snow conditions.
From Malè (Val di Sole) allow 40 minutes on a moderate trail, or 1.5 hours from Passo Tonale; both are straightforward in summer.
50 beds in shared rooms, hot meals featuring Trentino dishes (casunziei, canederli), and basic washing facilities; confirm shower availability when booking.
Yes—the 40-minute approach from Malè is accessible for fit families, and it works well as a base for moderate day walks; winter access requires mountaineering experience and avalanche knowledge.

Location

45.7896, 10.3367
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This hut takes bookings direct, so beds go to whoever asks first. Tell us your dates and we'll email you when it's time to reserve — with the hut's contact details.

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Independent of the hut and its alpine club. We never book or hold beds — the reminder just tells you when to get in touch, with the hut's own contact details.

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SAT

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