Refuge Bar Alpino - Pozza del Favero
4.6Rifugio Bar Alpino - Pozza del Favero
About
Rifugio Bar Alpino sits at 1,270m in the Pozza del Favero area of the Venetian Prealps. The hut is accessible by car and lies on the network of valley trails linking the lower Veneto mountains. Most hikers arrive on foot from the Val d'Assa or the surrounding villages; allow 2–3 hours from the nearest road trailhead depending on your starting point. The setting is pastoral rather than alpine—good terrain for early-season hikes or when higher passes are still snow-covered.
The rifugio operates as a traditional mountain inn with a restaurant and bar. It offers basic accommodation for hikers and serves hearty regional food. Capacity is modest; expect 20–30 beds. The hut stays open year-round, making it one of the few refuges in the Prealps with reliable winter access. Facilities are simple but functional: hot water, heating, and a solid kitchen. The bar is the social hub in the evening, especially busy with locals on weekends.
Book by phone directly with the hut. During summer weekends (June–September) rooms fill quickly; contact them at least two weeks ahead. Weekday slots are easier to secure. The hut handles walk-ins during shoulder seasons but don't rely on it in July and August. Winter opening depends on snow and weather—call ahead if visiting November to March.
The rifugio operates as a traditional mountain inn with a restaurant and bar. It offers basic accommodation for hikers and serves hearty regional food. Capacity is modest; expect 20–30 beds. The hut stays open year-round, making it one of the few refuges in the Prealps with reliable winter access. Facilities are simple but functional: hot water, heating, and a solid kitchen. The bar is the social hub in the evening, especially busy with locals on weekends.
Book by phone directly with the hut. During summer weekends (June–September) rooms fill quickly; contact them at least two weeks ahead. Weekday slots are easier to secure. The hut handles walk-ins during shoulder seasons but don't rely on it in July and August. Winter opening depends on snow and weather—call ahead if visiting November to March.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 1-2 weeks ahead during summer weekends; weekdays are usually flexible. Call the rifugio directly on the phone number listed, or check rifugio.net for availability and online booking options.
Most Veneto rifugi operate May through October, with weekends extended into November; contact the hut directly to confirm exact dates and staffing, as lower-altitude huts like this one may have variable schedules.
The hut is car-accessible, but most hikers approach on foot from Val d'Assa or nearby villages in 2–3 hours on valley trails—low-angle, pastoral terrain without technical sections.
Expect a basic bar with drinks and snacks; contact ahead about full meal service and bed availability, as facilities vary at smaller Veneto rifugi.
Yes—the 1,270m elevation and gentle valley trails make it ideal for families and early-season hikers avoiding higher passes; it's not technical or exposed.
Location
45.8136, 11.4687
HutLists Score
4.6
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Quick Facts
- Season
- Mo-Fr 09:30-16:00; Sa,Su 09:00-18:00
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- 04441497097
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/RifugioBarAlpino
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