Ütia Cherz
2.7About
Ütia Cherz sits at 2,095m in the Dolomites, accessible via the Val Gardena from Ortisei. The approach takes 2.5 hours on foot from Passo Ghedina (2,135m), making this a logical lunch stop or base for ridge walks across the Sassolungo massif. Most guests arrive by cable car and chairlift from the valley floor, reaching the hut in under an hour. The surrounding terrain offers everything from gentle meadow traverses to scrambling on Via ferrata routes.
The hut operates year-round and accommodates 60 guests across simple but clean rooms. Meals focus on Ladin and South Tyrolean cooking—expect casunziei (stuffed pasta), spätzle, and game in season. Half and full board are standard. The kitchen supplies packed lunches for early starts. Facilities include private rooms and dormitories, a restaurant with valley views, and a basic shower block.
Book directly by phone well ahead for summer weekends and all of August. July and August demand 6 weeks' notice minimum. Winter bookings are flexible outside holiday periods. The hut sits on a popular touring route, so expect crowds during fine weather in July and August.
The hut operates year-round and accommodates 60 guests across simple but clean rooms. Meals focus on Ladin and South Tyrolean cooking—expect casunziei (stuffed pasta), spätzle, and game in season. Half and full board are standard. The kitchen supplies packed lunches for early starts. Facilities include private rooms and dormitories, a restaurant with valley views, and a basic shower block.
Book directly by phone well ahead for summer weekends and all of August. July and August demand 6 weeks' notice minimum. Winter bookings are flexible outside holiday periods. The hut sits on a popular touring route, so expect crowds during fine weather in July and August.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to confirm availability, especially for weekends and July–August when it fills quickly.
Ütia Cherz operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions and cable car service.
Take the cable car and chairlift from Ortisei in under an hour, or hike 2.5 hours on foot from Passo Ghedina (2,135m).
It's a working hut with meals available; check directly about bed arrangements since capacity is limited to 6 guests.
Yes—the cable car access makes it ideal for families, and gentle meadow walks are available alongside more demanding ridge and via ferrata options.
Location
46.5169, 11.8848
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2.7
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- +39 0436 79270
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