Bocco Sandro/Zago Marco
2,266m
Veneto, Italy
About
Bocco Sandro/Zago Marco sits at 2,266m in the Belluno Prealps, reachable from Valle dell'Ardo. The hut stands on a ridge with views across the Prealpi Bellunesi. It's a 3-4 hour hike from the valley floor, depending on your route. The original bivacco from 1968 was rebuilt in 2012 as a small, modern shelter in the same location.
The hut has 6 beds plus 6 emergency places. It's staffed during summer months (typically June–September). There's no water supply at the hut, and no meals are served—bring all your food and water. Winter access is possible but you'll find the hut unstaffed; plan accordingly with warm clothing and supplies.
Book through rifugi.cai.it or contact the CAI manager by email. Summer weekends fill quickly; book at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August. This is a simple base for day walks in the Prealpi or a night stop on longer ridge traverses.
The hut has 6 beds plus 6 emergency places. It's staffed during summer months (typically June–September). There's no water supply at the hut, and no meals are served—bring all your food and water. Winter access is possible but you'll find the hut unstaffed; plan accordingly with warm clothing and supplies.
Book through rifugi.cai.it or contact the CAI manager by email. Summer weekends fill quickly; book at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August. This is a simple base for day walks in the Prealpi or a night stop on longer ridge traverses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Email the hut directly or book through rifugi.cai.it. Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August, as the hut has only 9 beds.
Staffed June through September; open but unstaffed in winter for emergencies only.
Start from Valle dell'Ardo and allow 3–4 hours to reach the hut at 2,266m via marked trails on the Belluno Prealps ridge.
The hut has 9 beds (6 regular plus 3 emergency places), but no water supply or meals—bring your own food and water.
It's manageable for fit hikers comfortable with a 3–4 hour ascent, but the lack of facilities and small capacity make it better suited to experienced Alpine users.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- –
- Total
- 9
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- 6
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Website