Camillo Giussani
5.0About
Camillo Giussani sits at 2,580m in the Vallon Tofana, above Cortina d'Ampezzo in the Veneto. Reach it from Cortina in 2.5 hours via the Tofana di Dentro approach, or from Passo Ghedina in 2 hours—both routes follow well-marked trails through larch forest that open onto high alpine terrain. The hut serves as a base for ridge walks and scrambles across the Tofana massif. The elevation and exposure mean you'll gain 600–800m from the valley.
The hut has 69 beds across simple shared rooms, with 8 emergency places. CAI runs the kitchen and serves three meals daily in summer—book lunch the evening before if you're eating with a group. Water is reliable. There's no WiFi, so plan accordingly if you need connectivity. The hut is staffed June through September and open but unmanned October through May, which affects what services are available during shoulder seasons.
Book by email or through rifugi.cai.it. July and August fill fast—aim to book 6–8 weeks ahead for those months. Contact details are available on the CAI website. Phone reservations are possible if you prefer to speak directly. Winter visits require self-sufficiency: bring your own supplies if the hut isn't staffed.
The hut has 69 beds across simple shared rooms, with 8 emergency places. CAI runs the kitchen and serves three meals daily in summer—book lunch the evening before if you're eating with a group. Water is reliable. There's no WiFi, so plan accordingly if you need connectivity. The hut is staffed June through September and open but unmanned October through May, which affects what services are available during shoulder seasons.
Book by email or through rifugi.cai.it. July and August fill fast—aim to book 6–8 weeks ahead for those months. Contact details are available on the CAI website. Phone reservations are possible if you prefer to speak directly. Winter visits require self-sufficiency: bring your own supplies if the hut isn't staffed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August; email rifugi.cai.it or call directly for availability.
Staffed in summer (typically June to September); open but unstaffed in winter.
2.5 hours from Cortina d'Ampezzo via Tofana di Dentro, or 2 hours from Passo Ghedina; both routes are well-marked through larch forest.
Meals are served; drinking water is available; no WiFi.
Yes—the well-marked approach trails and hut infrastructure make it accessible for families with hiking experience, though the 2,580m elevation and exposed terrain suit those comfortable at altitude.
Location
46.5447, 12.0608
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5.0
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI Club Alpino Italiano
- Total
- 69
- Emergency
- 8
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 04365740
- Website
- https://www.rifugiogiussani.com
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