Rifugio Fodara Vedla
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Rifugio Fodara Vedla

4.2

Üćia de Fodara Vedla - Schutzhütte Fodara Vedla - Rifugio Fodara Vedla

1,966m Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy Write a review
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About

Ücia Fodara Vedla (Rifugio Fodara Vedla, 1,966 m) occupies a green basin of larch and pine on the Sennes plateau in the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park, in the municipality of San Vigilio di Marebbe, South Tyrol (province of Bolzano) — close to, but on the Bolzano side of, the border with Belluno's Cortina d'Ampezzo. The hut grew out of a First World War military barrack that master baker Hans Mutschlechner acquired in 1923; four generations later it is still privately run by the Mutschlechner family, today by Lorena and David together with their parents Frieda and Arthur. Rebuilt in 1980, it sleeps around 42 guests in pine-panelled rooms and small dorms, and its sunny terrace, playground meadows and tiny St Anthony chapel 50 m away make it one of the friendliest family stops in the Dolomites. Alta Via 1 hikers pass through between Rifugio Sennes and Pederü. The season runs from late May to early November; the easiest approach is the short climb from Pederü (1,548 m) on path 7 in about 1¼ hours, while path 9 arrives from Malga Ra Stua above Cortina in about 1½ hours. Kitchen classics are Ladin and South Tyrolean, with homemade dumplings and strudel.

Access Routes

From Pederü (San Vigilio di Marebbe)

1h Easy

Path 7 climbs the old military track from the Pederü inn onto the Sennes plateau, about 3 km and 420 m of ascent.

From Malga Ra Stua (Cortina d'Ampezzo)

1h Easy

Path 9 rises gently from the Ra Stua alp (1,668 m) over the plateau rim to Fodara Vedla, about 5 km.

From Lago di Braies via Rifugio Biella (Alta Via 1)

5h Demanding

The Alta Via 1 line climbs steeply from Lake Braies to Rifugio Biella (path 1), then crosses the Sennes plateau past Rifugio Sennes to Fodara Vedla, about 5 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the hut directly on +39 348 8537471 or [email protected]; the official website fodara.it lists rooms and availability. Summer weekends and the Alta Via 1 season (July–September) fill early, so book ahead.
The main season runs from late May to early November (listed locally as 22 May – 2 November). Confirm exact dates with the hut before visiting at the edges of the season.
From Pederü (1,548 m), reachable by road or bus from San Vigilio di Marebbe, path 7 climbs about 420 m in roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on a wide track — the shortest approach to the Sennes plateau.
Very much so. The walk from Pederü is short and on a broad track, the hut sits amid gentle alp meadows ideal for children, and private rooms with bathrooms are available alongside dorms — one of the easiest genuine hut experiences in the Dolomites.
A full kitchen serves warm Ladin and South Tyrolean meals (12:00–15:00 and 18:30–21:30) plus snacks through the afternoon. Overnight guests choose between en-suite rooms and multi-bed dorms with shared bathrooms; around 42 sleeping places in total.

Location

46.6356, 12.0610
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Quick Facts

Managing club
private
Season
May – November
Beds
42
Min hiking time
1.3h
Nearest trailhead
Pederü (1,548 m), San Vigilio di Marebbe

Facilities

Meals served

Contact & Booking

Email
[email protected]
Phone
+39 348 8537471
Website
https://www.fodara.it

Activities

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