Morterer Alm
3.9
Veneto, Italy
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Morterer Alm sits at 1,830m in the Dolomites above Colle Santa Lucia, straddling the border between Veneto and South Tyrol. Reach it from Passo Ghedina (2,159m) in roughly 1.5 hours on foot, or from Cortina d'Ampezzo via Val Travenanzes in 2.5–3 hours. The approach is steady uphill through alpine meadows with clear trail markers. Winter access requires snowshoes.
The rifugio is a working alpine dairy farm that also serves hikers. It operates as a simple mountain hostel with dormitory beds and basic private rooms. Meals focus on local specialities—expect hearty mountain food rather than fine dining. The kitchen serves lunch and dinner daily during the season. Facilities include an outdoor terrace with views across the Dolomites. There's no electricity from mains; the hut runs on solar power and a generator, so hot water may be limited. The season runs June through September, sometimes extending into October depending on weather.
Book at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August. July weekends fill quickly. Contact the hut directly by phone or email to confirm availability and meal times. The farm can accommodate roughly 30–35 people. Half-board (bed plus dinner and breakfast) is the standard arrangement. There's no internet booking system, so phone calls work best. Arrive by late afternoon to eat dinner with other guests.
The rifugio is a working alpine dairy farm that also serves hikers. It operates as a simple mountain hostel with dormitory beds and basic private rooms. Meals focus on local specialities—expect hearty mountain food rather than fine dining. The kitchen serves lunch and dinner daily during the season. Facilities include an outdoor terrace with views across the Dolomites. There's no electricity from mains; the hut runs on solar power and a generator, so hot water may be limited. The season runs June through September, sometimes extending into October depending on weather.
Book at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August. July weekends fill quickly. Contact the hut directly by phone or email to confirm availability and meal times. The farm can accommodate roughly 30–35 people. Half-board (bed plus dinner and breakfast) is the standard arrangement. There's no internet booking system, so phone calls work best. Arrive by late afternoon to eat dinner with other guests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during July and August, especially weekends; shoulder seasons (June, September) need less notice. Contact them directly or use rifugio.net for availability.
Open June through September for summer hiking; winter access (December–March) requires snowshoes and prior arrangement with the dairy farm operators.
From Passo Ghedina (2,159m) it's 1.5 hours on foot; from Cortina d'Ampezzo via Val Travenanzes allow 2.5–3 hours. Both routes follow marked trails through alpine meadows with steady uphill gain.
Dormitory beds, basic mountain hostel setup; meals focus on dairy farm products including cheese and dairy specialties. Showers are minimal—expect mountain hut standards, not hotel comfort.
Yes for families and hiking beginners in good weather—the trails are well-marked and not technical, though the 1,830m elevation and steady uphill require basic fitness. Winter visits require mountaineering experience.
Location
46.5712, 10.8424
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3.9
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