Pra dela Lori
1.5
Veneto, Italy
About
Pra dela Lori sits at 2,571m in the Passo Ghedina area of the Dolomites, straddling the border between Veneto and South Tyrol. Reach it via the Tre Cime di Lavaredo circuit: from Auronzo di Cadore (1,320m), hike northeast to Passo Ghedina (2,310m) in 2.5 hours, then traverse the ridgeline toward Passo Ra Gusela for another 1.5 hours to the hut. The route climbs steadily through mixed terrain but avoids technical scrambling. You can also approach from the Misurina side or link the hut into longer traverses across the Tre Cime massif.
The rifugio is a small, working mountain lodge with capacity for around 40 guests. Meals are hearty: expect typical Alpine fare with local Veneto and South Tyrolean touches. Tap water comes from mountain springs. Showers and toilets are basic but clean. The hut opens late June through September, depending on snow melt. Winter access requires proper mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness.
Book 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Contact the management directly by phone or email—check rifugi.net or the local CAI section (CAI Belluno) for current contact details and current opening dates. Early September can be quieter while conditions remain solid. Expect the hut to close rapidly after mid-September if weather deteriorates.
The rifugio is a small, working mountain lodge with capacity for around 40 guests. Meals are hearty: expect typical Alpine fare with local Veneto and South Tyrolean touches. Tap water comes from mountain springs. Showers and toilets are basic but clean. The hut opens late June through September, depending on snow melt. Winter access requires proper mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness.
Book 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Contact the management directly by phone or email—check rifugi.net or the local CAI section (CAI Belluno) for current contact details and current opening dates. Early September can be quieter while conditions remain solid. Expect the hut to close rapidly after mid-September if weather deteriorates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead for summer weekends, especially July–August; weekdays are more flexible. Contact the hut directly by phone or email, or use rifugi.net and cai.it, which list most Dolomites rifugi.
Typically open mid-June to late September; confirm exact dates before your trip, as snow and weather can affect early and late season access.
From Auronzo di Cadore (1,320m), hike northeast 2.5 hours to Passo Ghedina (2,310m), then traverse the ridge toward Passo Ra Gusela for another 1.5 hours to the hut at 2,571m—roughly 4 hours total with steady climbing but no technical scrambling.
Expect basic alpine hut standards: dorm beds, communal meals (dinner and breakfast included with half-board), and a water tap or washroom; showers are typically not available or cost extra.
Yes for fit hikers with previous alpine experience; the route has no exposure or scrambling, but the 4-hour ascent and 2,571m altitude require reasonable fitness and acclimatization, making it less ideal for small children or casual walkers.
Quick Facts
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Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
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Contact & Booking
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