Baita Giovanni Paolo I

2.4
1,880m Veneto, Italy Write a review
Demanding

About

Baita Giovanni Paolo I sits at 1880m in the Dolomites, accessible from the Tre Cime di Lavaredo area. The approach takes 2–3 hours on marked trails through alpine meadows and larch forest. Most hikers reach it from Auronzo di Cadore or via the Paternsattel. The hut serves as a solid base for day walks to the Tre Cime peaks and scrambles across the surrounding ridges.

This is a simple mountain shelter offering basic accommodation and drinking water. Capacity is around 30 people in dormitory rooms. The hut provides meals—bring cash or check ahead on payment methods. Winter closure is standard; the hut typically opens May through September, depending on snow conditions. Cell reception is weak, so plan communications before arrival.

Book direct with the hut operator 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends in July and August. Phone ahead to confirm the current opening date, especially in shoulder seasons. The hut fills quickly during summer holidays and when the Tre Cime trails are snow-free. Email contact details should be available through the main alpine-huts.com directory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; other months can usually be arranged with 2–4 weeks' notice.
Open June to October, staffed during daylight hours; confirm exact dates before your trip.
Approach from Auronzo di Cadore or via Paternsattel on marked trails through 2–3 hours of hiking; the hut sits at 1880m in the Tre Cime area.
Basic dormitory beds for 30 people and drinking water; no meals, showers, or hot water—bring a sleeping bag and cook your own food or eat elsewhere.
Yes for families with hiking experience and older children; the 2–3 hour approach and basic shelter are manageable, but lack of meals and showers means you need self-sufficiency.

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46.3937, 11.8850

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This hut takes bookings direct, so beds go to whoever asks first. Tell us your dates and we'll email you when it's time to reserve — with the hut's contact details.

We can't watch this hut's availability — it books direct. Give us your arrival date and we'll email you when it's time to get in touch, with the hut's phone and email.

Independent of the hut and its alpine club. We never book or hold beds — the reminder just tells you when to get in touch, with the hut's own contact details.

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