Casermetta
2.7
Veneto, Italy
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Casermetta sits at 1,780m in the Dolomites above Cortina d'Ampezzo in Veneto. Reach it from Cortina via the Tre Croci Pass trail, a steady 2.5-hour climb through mixed forest and open pasture. The hut works as a base for ridge walks into the Ra Gusela and Nuvolau massifs, or as a stopping point on longer traverses toward Auronzo. Most hikers approach from Cortina; the route is well-marked but exposed in bad weather above 1,600m.
The hut has 12 beds across simple dormitory and one private room. The keeper serves dinner and breakfast; you must request meals when booking. Water is from a mountain spring. There's a small sitting area with a stove. The building is basic—expect no showers or electricity beyond a hand-crank charger. Casermetta stays open June through September, depending on snow melt and weather. The season often starts late due to high altitude and northern exposure.
Book directly with the keeper by phone. Call ahead at least a week in advance, especially for weekends and July-August. The hut fills quickly during fine weather in summer. Bring a head torch, cash (no card payments), and warm layers—afternoon thunderstorms are common at this elevation. The nearest supply is Cortina, 1.5 hours' walk downhill.
The hut has 12 beds across simple dormitory and one private room. The keeper serves dinner and breakfast; you must request meals when booking. Water is from a mountain spring. There's a small sitting area with a stove. The building is basic—expect no showers or electricity beyond a hand-crank charger. Casermetta stays open June through September, depending on snow melt and weather. The season often starts late due to high altitude and northern exposure.
Book directly with the keeper by phone. Call ahead at least a week in advance, especially for weekends and July-August. The hut fills quickly during fine weather in summer. Bring a head torch, cash (no card payments), and warm layers—afternoon thunderstorms are common at this elevation. The nearest supply is Cortina, 1.5 hours' walk downhill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for peak season (July-August), especially weekends. Contact the hut directly by phone or check rifugio.net for availability; it's a small 12-bed operation so it fills quickly.
Typically open June through September, depending on snow conditions and staffing; confirm opening dates with the hut before planning, as small rifugios can have variable seasons.
Start from Cortina d'Ampezzo via the Tre Croci Pass trail—2.5 hours steady uphill through forest and pasture to 1,780m; the route is well-marked but exposed above 1,600m in bad weather.
12 beds in dormitory bunks plus one private room; hot meals and drinks available if you book ahead or arrive by early afternoon, though provisions are limited at this small hut.
The 2.5-hour approach is moderate and doable for fit families, but the exposed upper section above 1,600m demands decent weather and hiking experience; best for hikers comfortable with ridge terrain and altitude.
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45.9999, 11.6952
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2.7
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- 12
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- 1
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