Refuge Altissimo "Damiano Chiesa"

Rifugio Altissimo sits at 2,059m on the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni in the Veneto Dolomites. Reach it from Asiago on foot via the Sentiero delle Trincee (Trench Trail), a 2.5-hour ridge walk that follows World War I fortifications and delivers you directly to the hut. The route is well-marked and moderately steep on the final approach. From Roana, the ascent takes roughly 3 hours via a more direct but steeper path through forest.

The rifugio operates year-round and sleeps around 40 guests in mixed dormitories and a few private rooms. The kitchen serves simple mountain fare: pasta, risotto, local cheeses, and hearty soups. Breakfast and packed lunches are available. There's a common room with a wood stove, an outhouse, and water from a spring. Don't expect showers or modern comforts. The hut is managed by local volunteers and retains the feel of a working mountain refuge rather than a hotel.

Book by phone directly with the rifugio. Summer weekends (June to September) fill quickly, especially during school holidays—call at least three weeks ahead. Winter access depends on snow conditions; confirm status before planning a visit. The hut works well as a base for exploring the plateau's network of World War I historical trails and as an overnight stop on longer ridge routes through the Asiago highlands.