Refuge Campolongo

Rifugio Campolongo sits at 1,541m on the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni in the Veneto Dolomites. The hut is reached from Asiago in roughly 2 hours on foot via marked trails through beech forest and alpine meadow. Summer hikers use it as a base for day walks across the plateau; winter access is possible but weather-dependent. The location puts you between the Brenta Dolomites and the Asiago plateau, with straightforward terrain for a mixed-ability group.

The rifugio has 50 bed spaces split across dormitories and smaller rooms. Half-board is standard (dinner and breakfast included), and the kitchen serves hearty Alpine fare. Showers and toilets are functional rather than luxurious. The hut is open year-round, though winter staffing can be sporadic—confirm ahead if visiting November to March. A small bar serves coffee and soft drinks for day visitors.

Call ahead to book, especially in July and August when the hut fills with families and weekend hikers from the Veneto lowlands. Aim to reserve 4–6 weeks before arrival during summer. Winter weekends can also be busy if the roads to Asiago stay open. The hut has no email or online booking system, so a phone call in Italian (or finding someone who speaks it) is necessary. Half-board costs are moderate by Dolomite standards.