Cosi Piero
3,200m
Veneto, Italy
About
Cosi Piero sits at 3,200m in the Val d'Oten, deep in the Veneto Alps. You reach it via a 4-hour approach from Passo Ghedina (2,135m), a steep and exposed scramble in the final section. The hut marks the start point for serious alpine climbs on the surrounding peaks and acclimatizes you quickly for higher objectives. Access requires mountain experience—this is not a beginner hut.
The hut has 9 beds split across dormitory rooms. The CAI manages it as a summer-only staffed refuge, typically open June through September. You bring your own food and cooking fuel; there's no meals service or shop. Water comes from a natural source nearby. Expect basic conditions: no heating, no electricity beyond perhaps a small solar panel, and no connectivity. The shelter is functional alpine accommodation, not comfortable. Toilets are outside.
Book directly with CAI through rifugi.cai.it or email the hut manager. Phone ahead to confirm staff presence if you're arriving outside peak season. July and August fill quickly; aim to book 4-6 weeks ahead for those months. June and September are quieter and give you more flexibility. Check current water availability before your visit, especially in dry years.
The hut has 9 beds split across dormitory rooms. The CAI manages it as a summer-only staffed refuge, typically open June through September. You bring your own food and cooking fuel; there's no meals service or shop. Water comes from a natural source nearby. Expect basic conditions: no heating, no electricity beyond perhaps a small solar panel, and no connectivity. The shelter is functional alpine accommodation, not comfortable. Toilets are outside.
Book directly with CAI through rifugi.cai.it or email the hut manager. Phone ahead to confirm staff presence if you're arriving outside peak season. July and August fill quickly; aim to book 4-6 weeks ahead for those months. June and September are quieter and give you more flexibility. Check current water availability before your visit, especially in dry years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead via rifugi.cai.it or email; the hut has only 9 beds and fills quickly during July–August.
Open June to September, staffed during the summer season only.
Approach from Passo Ghedina (2,135m) via a 4-hour hike with steep, exposed scrambling in the final section; requires mountain experience.
The hut provides dormitory beds but no meals, no tap water, and no WiFi—bring a stove, food, and a water filter or bottles.
No; the exposed approach and 3,200m elevation require solid mountain skills and experience with scrambling.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- –
- Total
- 9
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +390498750842
- Website
- https://www.caipadova.it