Demanding
About
Rifugio Scoiattolo sits at 2,008m in the Val di Fassa, reached via the Catinaccio group. From Pozza di Fassa village (1,367m), allow 3.5 hours to reach the hut on a well-marked path that climbs steadily through larch forest before opening onto alpine pasture. The hut marks the junction of several key routes: the approach to Catinaccio d'Anterno, traverses across the Rosengarten, and descents to Vigo di Fassa. The setting is exposed and windy—bring a shell jacket even in summer.
The hut has 40 beds across mixed dormitories and a handful of doubles. Meals are reliable mountain fare: expect hearty soups, pasta with local cheese, and grilled meats. The water comes from snowmelt; it's cold but clean. Half-board is standard. The kitchen closes at 9pm. There's no shower, only a cold washbasin. The hut operates from mid-June to mid-September; confirm dates before travel as weather or staffing can force closures.
Book 3–4 months ahead for July and August weekends. Contact the manager directly: confirm telephone and email on rifugio.it or the Dolomiti tourism site. The hut fills fast during the high season because it's the only reliable shelter on this traverse. Arrive by 5pm to secure a cooked dinner. The hut is managed locally; payment is cash preferred.
The hut has 40 beds across mixed dormitories and a handful of doubles. Meals are reliable mountain fare: expect hearty soups, pasta with local cheese, and grilled meats. The water comes from snowmelt; it's cold but clean. Half-board is standard. The kitchen closes at 9pm. There's no shower, only a cold washbasin. The hut operates from mid-June to mid-September; confirm dates before travel as weather or staffing can force closures.
Book 3–4 months ahead for July and August weekends. Contact the manager directly: confirm telephone and email on rifugio.it or the Dolomiti tourism site. The hut fills fast during the high season because it's the only reliable shelter on this traverse. Arrive by 5pm to secure a cooked dinner. The hut is managed locally; payment is cash preferred.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during July–August, earlier if you're planning a weekend visit. Call directly to reserve—phone is the primary booking method for this hut.
Open and staffed during summer months (typically June–September), though exact dates depend on snow conditions and staff availability—confirm current opening dates by phone before you go.
From Pozza di Fassa village (1,367m), follow the well-marked path for 3.5 hours; the route climbs steadily through larch forest then opens onto alpine pasture, gaining about 640m elevation.
The hut has 40 beds and serves meals, though full details on shower facilities and other amenities aren't specified—call ahead to confirm what's available during your stay.
No—the 3.5-hour approach is marked demanding, the exposed 2,008m setting is windy, and weather can change fast; it's better suited to experienced hikers comfortable with sustained climbs and alpine conditions.
Location
46.3704, 10.6610
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Half board
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