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Utia Pisciadù - Pisciadù Hütte - Rifugio Franco Cavazza al Pisciadù
5.0About
Utia Pisciadù sits at 2,587m in the heart of the Dolomites' Val Badia. The fastest approach is from Passo Gardena, roughly 1.5 hours on foot. You can also reach it from Corvara or along the Alta Via 4, depending on your route.
The hut holds 111 beds across multiple rooms, plus 6 emergency places. The dining room seats 90. Meals are served daily—expect good Alto Adige food and hearty portions. Showers are available, drinking water is reliable, and WiFi works throughout. Summer is fully staffed. Winter sees the hut open but unstaffed, so you need to be self-sufficient if you stay then.
Book directly by email or through rifugi.cai.it. Phone contact is also available for questions. July and August fill quickly—aim to book 4-6 weeks ahead for those months. June, September, and early October are less crowded and still have good weather. Winter bookings are simpler since fewer people attempt it.
The hut holds 111 beds across multiple rooms, plus 6 emergency places. The dining room seats 90. Meals are served daily—expect good Alto Adige food and hearty portions. Showers are available, drinking water is reliable, and WiFi works throughout. Summer is fully staffed. Winter sees the hut open but unstaffed, so you need to be self-sufficient if you stay then.
Book directly by email or through rifugi.cai.it. Phone contact is also available for questions. July and August fill quickly—aim to book 4-6 weeks ahead for those months. June, September, and early October are less crowded and still have good weather. Winter bookings are simpler since fewer people attempt it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 3–4 months ahead for July and August via email ([email protected]), phone, or rifugi.cai.it. For shoulder season (June, September), 6–8 weeks ahead usually works.
Fully staffed from late June through September; open but unstaffed October to May.
The fastest route is 1.5 hours from Passo Gardena on foot; you can also approach from Corvara or join the Alta Via 4.
111 beds in shared rooms, hot showers, reliable drinking water, WiFi throughout, and daily meals in a 90-seat dining room serving hearty Alto Adige food.
Yes—it's a busy, well-equipped hut on established trails; the Passo Gardena approach (1.5 hours) is manageable for kids with hiking experience.
Location
46.5364, 11.8218
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5.0
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI CAI Bologna
- Total
- 111
- Emergency
- 6
Facilities
Wifi
Showers
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0471836292
- Website
- https://www.rifugiopisciadu.it
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