Tabarettahütte - Rifugio Tabaretta
4.8About
Tabarettahütte sits at 2,556m in the Zillertal Alps on the border between Tirol and Trentino-Alto Adige. Reach it from Ginzling (Zillertal) via the Schlegeisspeicher dam. The hut lies on the main trail to Hochfeiler (3,510m) and connects the Zillertal with the Pfitschtal to the south. Allow 3 hours from the car park at the reservoir to the hut. The route climbs steadily but is well-marked and rarely technical.
The hut accommodates 60 guests in dormitory beds and a few double rooms. Evening meals are straightforward—expect pasta, soups, and meat dishes. Breakfast includes bread, cheese, and jam. The hut has running water and basic washroom facilities. No shower. It opens year-round but staff numbers drop in winter; confirm availability before arriving. Winter access can be restricted by snow and avalanche risk.
Book directly with the hut. Phone ahead during shoulder seasons (May–June, September) to reserve a bed, especially if you're part of a group. July and August demand booking 6–8 weeks in advance. The hut sits on the border and serves both Austrian and Italian hikers; English-speaking staff are present but not guaranteed. Bring cash—card payments are unreliable at this elevation.
The hut accommodates 60 guests in dormitory beds and a few double rooms. Evening meals are straightforward—expect pasta, soups, and meat dishes. Breakfast includes bread, cheese, and jam. The hut has running water and basic washroom facilities. No shower. It opens year-round but staff numbers drop in winter; confirm availability before arriving. Winter access can be restricted by snow and avalanche risk.
Book directly with the hut. Phone ahead during shoulder seasons (May–June, September) to reserve a bed, especially if you're part of a group. July and August demand booking 6–8 weeks in advance. The hut sits on the border and serves both Austrian and Italian hikers; English-speaking staff are present but not guaranteed. Bring cash—card payments are unreliable at this elevation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book by phone 2–3 weeks ahead in July–August; this hut fills quickly due to its position on the Hochfeiler route. Call ahead for availability and meal orders.
Open and staffed June through September, with peak season July–August; check current dates before planning as Alpine weather can shorten the season.
Drive to the Schlegeisspeicher car park near Ginzling in the Zillertal, then allow 3 hours to the hut via a well-marked, steady climbing trail—no technical sections but physically demanding at altitude.
60 beds in dormitories plus a few double rooms; evening meal and breakfast provided, with packed lunches available—ask about hot showers when you book.
Not ideal for beginners: the 3-hour ascent is steep and unrelenting, and the altitude (2,556m) demands fitness; families with confident walkers aged 12+ can manage it in good conditions.
Location
46.5301, 10.5508
HutLists Score
4.8
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAT
- Season
- Jun 20-Oct 15; Oct 16-Jun 19 off
- Total
- 60
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
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