Rifugio Bottari
5.0About
Rifugio Bottari sits at 1,573m in the Biois Valley of the Veneto Dolomites. It's a converted mountain dairy (casera) that opened to the public in 1973. Reach it via the Biois Valley road and then on foot—check locally for current access conditions and hiking times from the road end.
The hut takes 25 guests in summer with 6 emergency places. Meals are served daily. Water, showers, and WiFi are available. The staffed summer season runs roughly May through October, though the hut remains open but unstaffed in winter for self-sufficient groups. The location works well for day hikes, mountain biking routes, and families.
Book through rifugi.cai.it or phone CAI Oderzo directly. The hut fills quickly in July and August—reserve at least 6 weeks ahead for peak season. Summer weekends book out 4-8 weeks in advance. Half-board (bed plus evening meal and breakfast) is the standard option.
The hut takes 25 guests in summer with 6 emergency places. Meals are served daily. Water, showers, and WiFi are available. The staffed summer season runs roughly May through October, though the hut remains open but unstaffed in winter for self-sufficient groups. The location works well for day hikes, mountain biking routes, and families.
Book through rifugi.cai.it or phone CAI Oderzo directly. The hut fills quickly in July and August—reserve at least 6 weeks ahead for peak season. Summer weekends book out 4-8 weeks in advance. Half-board (bed plus evening meal and breakfast) is the standard option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 months ahead for July and August via rifugi.cai.it, or call ahead to confirm availability and current access conditions.
Staffed from May through October with daily meals service; open but unstaffed in winter.
Drive to the road end in Biois Valley, then hike the final section on foot—check locally for current access conditions and exact hiking time from the road.
25 beds, daily meals, drinking water, showers, and WiFi.
Yes—the hut is specifically set up for family hiking and mountain biking, with accessible facilities and a converted dairy building that's less imposing than a purpose-built rifugio.
Location
46.3401, 11.8516
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI CAI Oderzo
- Total
- 25
- Emergency
- 6
Facilities
Wifi
Showers
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 3203516498
- Website
- https://www.rifugiobottari.it
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