Refuge Stavèl Francesco Denza
4.8Rifugio Stavèl Francesco Denza
About
Rifugio Stavèl Francesco Denza sits at 2,298m in the Latemar range above the Val di Fassa in Trentino-Alto Adige. Reach it from Passo Fedaia (2,057m) via the marked trail climbing northeast through alpine meadow and scree—allow 2.5 to 3 hours. Most hikers also use this hut as a waypoint on longer traverses across the Latemar massif, with strong connections to Passo Ghedina and the Pale di San Martino.
The hut holds 56 beds across mixed dormitories and a few smaller rooms. Half-board is standard: simple evening meals and breakfast. The kitchen serves hearty mountain food. Water comes from mountain springs. There's a small bar. The hut operates from late May through September, closing during heavy snow. Solar panels provide some power; expect minimal electricity in rooms. Toilets are basic but functional.
Book by email or phone directly with the hut—contact details are on cai.it. July and August fill 6 to 8 weeks ahead. June and September offer better availability. The hut is managed by local volunteers and doesn't use the standard rifugi.net system. Phone ahead if you're arriving outside normal lunch and dinner hours (12:00–14:00 and 19:00–21:00). Weather can deteriorate fast at this elevation; confirm conditions before starting your approach.
The hut holds 56 beds across mixed dormitories and a few smaller rooms. Half-board is standard: simple evening meals and breakfast. The kitchen serves hearty mountain food. Water comes from mountain springs. There's a small bar. The hut operates from late May through September, closing during heavy snow. Solar panels provide some power; expect minimal electricity in rooms. Toilets are basic but functional.
Book by email or phone directly with the hut—contact details are on cai.it. July and August fill 6 to 8 weeks ahead. June and September offer better availability. The hut is managed by local volunteers and doesn't use the standard rifugi.net system. Phone ahead if you're arriving outside normal lunch and dinner hours (12:00–14:00 and 19:00–21:00). Weather can deteriorate fast at this elevation; confirm conditions before starting your approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book as far ahead as possible during peak season (July–August); call directly on the phone number listed—this hut doesn't use online booking systems like rifugi.net.
Open and staffed during summer months (typically June–September), though exact dates vary year to year—call ahead to confirm if you're visiting in shoulder season.
Start from Passo Fedaia (2,057m) and follow the marked trail northeast across alpine meadow and scree for 2.5–3 hours; this is a demanding route best suited to experienced hikers.
56 beds in mixed dormitories and smaller rooms; half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard—expect simple communal meals and basic showers.
No—the access is demanding and the hut's main appeal is as a mountaineering waypoint on Latemar traverses; families and novice hikers should choose lower, more accessible huts in the Val di Fassa.
Location
46.2434, 10.6552
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAT
- Season
- Jun 20-Sep 20
- Total
- 56
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0463 758187
- Website
- https://www.rifugiodenza.com/
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