Croda da Lago/Palmieri Gianni
5.0About
Croda da Lago sits at 2046m in Val Federa, within the Ampezzo dolomites. Reach it from Cortina d'Ampezzo via the Passo Federa trail in roughly 2 hours. The trail is well-marked and moderate. From the Tre Croci pass trailhead, allow 3 hours. Mountain bikers use the same approach in summer.
The hut holds 52 beds plus 2 emergency places. It serves hot meals and packed lunches. Drinking water is available on-site. WiFi works reliably. The building dates from 1901 and carries genuine history from Ampezzo mountaineering and wartime climbing. Staff run the hut in summer (June through September). Winter sees occasional visitors; the hut remains open but unstaffed, so bring your own food and a sleeping bag.
Book direct with the CAI managers by email or phone as soon as you know your dates. July and August fill 4-6 weeks ahead. For shoulder season (June, September), book 2-3 weeks prior. Winter visits require advance coordination to unlock the hut. Contact them via rifugi.cai.it or use their direct email and phone line listed on the website.
The hut holds 52 beds plus 2 emergency places. It serves hot meals and packed lunches. Drinking water is available on-site. WiFi works reliably. The building dates from 1901 and carries genuine history from Ampezzo mountaineering and wartime climbing. Staff run the hut in summer (June through September). Winter sees occasional visitors; the hut remains open but unstaffed, so bring your own food and a sleeping bag.
Book direct with the CAI managers by email or phone as soon as you know your dates. July and August fill 4-6 weeks ahead. For shoulder season (June, September), book 2-3 weeks prior. Winter visits require advance coordination to unlock the hut. Contact them via rifugi.cai.it or use their direct email and phone line listed on the website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book by email or through rifugi.cai.it. Phone contact is also available. For summer (June–September), book at least 2–3 months ahead, especially for weekends.
Staffed and serving meals from late June through September. Open but unstaffed in winter for self-sufficient parties.
From Cortina d'Ampezzo via Passo Federa (2 hours, moderate, well-marked) or from Tre Croci pass trailhead (3 hours). Mountain bikers can use the same routes in summer.
Hot meals and packed lunches are served daily. Drinking water is available on-site, and WiFi works reliably.
Yes. The moderate 2–3 hour approach, on well-marked trails, works for families with older children; younger kids may find it demanding.
Location
46.4865, 12.1058
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- 24/7
- Total
- 52
- Emergency
- 2
Facilities
Wifi
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0436862085
- Website
- https://www.crodadalago.it
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