Rifugio Attilio Tissi
4.3About
Rifugio Attilio Tissi perches at 2,250 m on Col Rean, high above Alleghe and its lake, directly opposite the gigantic north-west face of Monte Civetta - the 'wall of walls'. Opened in 1963 by the Belluno section of the Italian Alpine Club and named after the Agordino climber and politician Attilio Tissi, it is celebrated for having one of the finest sunset views in the Dolomites, when the kilometre-high Civetta wall glows red across the valley. The hut is a key overnight stop on Alta Via 1, between Rifugio Coldai (about 2 hours along trail 560) and Rifugio Vazzoler, and also lies on the Munich-Venice long-distance trail. From the valley, hikers climb from Piani di Pezze above Alleghe via Rifugio Coldai in about 3.5 hours, while the steep, cable-protected trail 563 from Masare (Scala di Casamatta) is a demanding 4.5-hour route for experienced walkers. Run by Paola and Valter for CAI Belluno, the hut sleeps 53 and is normally open from mid-June to late September, with a restaurant, hot water and family-friendly service. A short stroll to the summit cross of Col Rean is obligatory at dusk.
Access Routes
From Piani di Pezze (Alleghe) via Rifugio Coldai
3h
Moderate
Climb from Piani di Pezze to Rifugio Coldai, then follow trail 560 beneath the Civetta screes to Forcella di Col Rean and the final spur on trail 563. About 3.5 hours.
From Masare via trail 563 (Scala di Casamatta)
4h
Demanding
A steep, tiring direct ascent from Masare on the equipped trail 563 up the Scala di Casamatta to Col Rean; around 4.5 hours, for experienced hikers only.
From Rifugio Coldai (Alta Via 1)
2h
Moderate
The classic Alta Via 1 stage: from Lago Coldai follow trail 560 along the base of the Civetta walls, then trail 563 up to the hut. About 2 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book via the hut's own website (rifugiotissi.com), by phone (+39 0437 721644 or +39 347 5931833) or email ([email protected]). A non-refundable deposit of 20 euro per person is required, and bringing cash is recommended as the internet connection at the hut can be unreliable.
The hut is open in summer only, typically from mid-June to around 20 September - in 2026 it opened on 11 June. Outside this period there is no service, so Alta Via 1 hikers should plan their trek within the summer season.
The most straightforward approach is from Piani di Pezze above Alleghe via Rifugio Coldai, then trail 560 to Forcella di Col Rean and the short final spur on trail 563 - about 3.5 hours. Alta Via 1 hikers reach it from Rifugio Coldai in about 2 hours.
Reasonably fit families with mountain experience can manage the Coldai approach, and the hut itself is welcoming to children. However, the direct trail 563 from Masare via the Scala di Casamatta is steep, partly cable-protected and rated for experienced hikers only. All routes involve a long day with significant ascent.
The hut sleeps 53 and offers a full restaurant service, hot water, electricity, Wi-Fi, POS card payment, sheet-bag sales and in-room charging points. Its terrace and the nearby Col Rean summit are famous viewpoints for sunset on the Civetta north-west face and Lake Alleghe far below.
Location
46.3881, 12.0333
HutLists Score
4.3
Overall
Facilities
Access
Season
Based on facilities, access, and how reliably the hut is open.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI CAI Belluno
- Season
- June – September
- Beds
- 53
- Min hiking time
- 3.5h
- Nearest trailhead
- Piani di Pezze (Alleghe)
Facilities
Wifi
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0437 721644
- Website
- https://www.rifugiotissi.com
Featured In
Featured in Guides
Free Packing Checklist
Get the printable Alpine Hut Packing Checklist, plus route guides and booking tips.