Bait delle Bieze
1.3
Veneto, Italy
About
Bait delle Bieze sits at 2,367m in the Pale di San Martino massif, in the Dolomites of Veneto. You reach it from Rifugio Fedare (2,057m) via a marked trail that takes 1.5 hours. The hut serves as a base for scrambling routes across the pale—limestone towers that dominate this region. The approach terrain is steep but non-technical.
The hut is small, with around 20 beds. Meals are simple and hearty. There's no shower. Water comes from a natural source nearby. The season runs from June through September; weather can close it fast at this altitude. The refuge is staffed and offers basic refuge hospitality rather than hotel comfort.
Book directly through the managing organization or via rifugi.net. July and August fill weeks ahead, particularly weekends. June and September offer quieter conditions and good weather windows. The hut gets busy with parties doing multi-day traverses across the pale and with climbers tackling the via ferrata routes in the area.
The hut is small, with around 20 beds. Meals are simple and hearty. There's no shower. Water comes from a natural source nearby. The season runs from June through September; weather can close it fast at this altitude. The refuge is staffed and offers basic refuge hospitality rather than hotel comfort.
Book directly through the managing organization or via rifugi.net. July and August fill weeks ahead, particularly weekends. June and September offer quieter conditions and good weather windows. The hut gets busy with parties doing multi-day traverses across the pale and with climbers tackling the via ferrata routes in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (July-August), or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability and direct contact details. It's a small hut with ~20 beds, so weekends fill quickly.
Open June through September, weather permitting. Confirm staffing dates before your trip, as high-altitude huts may close earlier if conditions deteriorate.
Start from Rifugio Fedare (2,057m) via marked trail; the approach is 1.5 hours and steep but non-technical. You'll need to reach Fedare first—check road access and parking for that starting point.
Simple hearty meals, ~20 beds, no shower. Water comes from a natural source nearby—bring a water filter or plan to treat water if you're concerned.
Not ideal for beginners or young families—the 1.5-hour approach is steep and exposed, and conditions at 2,367m demand solid hillwalking experience and comfort with scrambling terrain.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 20
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website