Refuge Calzolari-Pona al Telegrafo
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Refuge Calzolari-Pona al Telegrafo

2.9

Rifugio Calzolari-Pona al Telegrafo

2,147m Veneto, Italy Write a review
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About

Rifugio Calzolari-Pona al Telegrafo sits at 2,147m on the Telegrafo Pass in the Dolomites, on the border between Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Reach it from the Passo Ghedina carpark (2,000m) in roughly 1.5 hours on a well-marked trail, or approach from Cortina d'Ampezzo via the Tre Croci Pass. The hut serves as a junction point for routes across the high Cortina basin and toward Ra Gusela and the Sorapis group.

The rifugio has 40 beds across simple dormitory rooms and a few doubles. Half-board is available at fair prices. Meals focus on Veneto mountain cooking: casunziei, spätzle, and local cheeses. The bar serves espresso and grappa. Water comes from mountain springs. There's no shower, but you can wash hands and face. The hut opens mid-June through September, closing during snow. Phone calls work sporadically due to altitude and weather.

Book by phone 1-2 months ahead for July and August weekends. Contact the hut directly—they don't use online systems. Expect crowds on summer Saturdays and during local holidays. This is a genuine working rifugio, not a tourist restaurant: many visitors eat lunch only and continue hiking. Arrive by mid-afternoon to guarantee beds. Winter ascents are possible but require mountain skills and coordination with the managers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during summer weekends; call the hut direct or use rifugio.net. July-August weekends fill quickly, so earlier booking is safer.
Typically open June through September; check directly by phone before visiting outside peak season as staffing varies.
From Passo Ghedina carpark (2,000m), it's a well-marked 1.5-hour hike gaining 147m elevation; alternatively approach via Tre Croci Pass from Cortina d'Ampezzo.
40 beds in dormitory and double rooms with half-board available; basic mountain hut amenities—confirm shower/hot water availability when booking.
Good for fit hikers doing multi-day Alpine traverses; the 1.5-hour approach from Passo Ghedina is manageable for families with mountain experience, but elevation and exposed terrain nearby suit experienced parties.

Location

45.7049, 10.8304
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This hut takes bookings direct, so beds go to whoever asks first. Tell us your dates and we'll email you when it's time to reserve — with the hut's contact details.

We can't watch this hut's availability — it books direct. Give us your arrival date and we'll email you when it's time to get in touch, with the hut's phone and email.

Independent of the hut and its alpine club. We never book or hold beds — the reminder just tells you when to get in touch, with the hut's own contact details.

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+39 045 7731797

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