Refuge Piccolo Pirovano
1.7Rifugio Piccolo Pirovano
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
About
Rifugio Piccolo Pirovano sits at 2,556m in the Brenta Dolomites, on the approach to Cima Tosa. Reach it from Molveno in 4–5 hours via Rifugio Grostè (2,236m), or from the Val d'Algone side in 3–4 hours. The route is straightforward hiking with some steep sections; scrambling skills help on the final pitch. Access is summer-only; snow blocks the path from November through May.
The hut sleeps 80 across shared dorms. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; packed lunches available. The kitchen serves mountain food—risotto, pasta, stews—in hearty portions. Water is reliable. Toilets are basic but functional. The hut has no shower. Opening runs from June to September. Phone reception is poor; assume no signal.
Book through SAT (Società Alpinisti Tridentini) on sat.tn.it or by telephone: +39 0465 947958. July and August fill fast; book 6–8 weeks ahead. June and September have more space. Arrive by early afternoon to claim a bed and eat dinner. The hut accepts cash and cards. Staffing can be thin in shoulder months, so confirm availability before the journey.
The hut sleeps 80 across shared dorms. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; packed lunches available. The kitchen serves mountain food—risotto, pasta, stews—in hearty portions. Water is reliable. Toilets are basic but functional. The hut has no shower. Opening runs from June to September. Phone reception is poor; assume no signal.
Book through SAT (Società Alpinisti Tridentini) on sat.tn.it or by telephone: +39 0465 947958. July and August fill fast; book 6–8 weeks ahead. June and September have more space. Arrive by early afternoon to claim a bed and eat dinner. The hut accepts cash and cards. Staffing can be thin in shoulder months, so confirm availability before the journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for July and August, earlier if possible; check rifugio.net or call ahead directly. Mid-season (June, September) is more flexible but still book a few days in advance.
Open June through October; snow closes the access routes from November through May. Full staffing during peak season (July–August), with reduced service in shoulder months.
From Molveno via Rifugio Grostè takes 4–5 hours; from Val d'Algone takes 3–4 hours. Both routes involve steep sections and the final approach requires basic scrambling.
Sleeps 80 in shared dorms; half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard with packed lunches available. Expect basic facilities typical of high mountain rifugios—bring a headtorch and check water availability.
Not ideal for beginners due to the steep approach and scrambling required on the final pitch. Fit families with scrambling experience can manage it; children should be confident on exposed terrain.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
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- Total
- 80
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website