Rifugio Antelao
5.0About
Rifugio Antelao sits at 1,796m in Valle di Cadore, below the east face of Antelao (3,264m). Reach it from Colle di Lana in 2.5 hours, or from Passo Ghedina in 3 hours. The hut is a natural base for traversing the Dolomite peaks around Tre Cime di Lavaredo and for mountain biking routes in the valley.
The hut has 40 beds plus 4 emergency places. Hot meals and packed lunches are available. Showers and reliable drinking water are provided. The building was founded in 1948 and renovated in the early 2000s. Summer staffing runs roughly June through September; the hut remains open but unstaffed in winter—bring your sleeping bag and food if you visit off-season. No WiFi.
Book through rifugi.cai.it. July and August fill 6–8 weeks ahead. Email or phone ahead if you're coming in shoulder season or winter. The hut is popular with mountain bikers in June and September when trails dry out. Phone and email contacts are on the CAI website.
The hut has 40 beds plus 4 emergency places. Hot meals and packed lunches are available. Showers and reliable drinking water are provided. The building was founded in 1948 and renovated in the early 2000s. Summer staffing runs roughly June through September; the hut remains open but unstaffed in winter—bring your sleeping bag and food if you visit off-season. No WiFi.
Book through rifugi.cai.it. July and August fill 6–8 weeks ahead. Email or phone ahead if you're coming in shoulder season or winter. The hut is popular with mountain bikers in June and September when trails dry out. Phone and email contacts are on the CAI website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August through rifugi.cai.it, or contact the hut directly by email or phone for other seasons.
Staffed and serving meals from late June to late September; open unstaffed in winter for emergency shelter only.
Hike 2.5 hours from Colle di Lana or 3 hours from Passo Ghedina; both are accessible by car.
Hot meals and packed lunches are served; showers and reliable drinking water are provided, but no WiFi.
Yes, it works well for families—the approach hikes are moderate (2.5–3 hours), facilities include showers, and it's a base for both hiking and mountain biking.
Location
46.4480, 12.3247
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Total
- 40
- Emergency
- 4
Facilities
Showers
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 043575333
- Website
- https://www.caitreviso.it/rifugi/rifugio-antelao/
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