Rifugio Carlo e Massimo Semenza
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Rifugio Carlo e Massimo Semenza sits at 2,020m in Val de Piera, deep in the Veneto Alps. The hut anchors a network of trails through limestone terrain. Most parties approach from the south via Passo Ghedina in 3–4 hours. Winter access is possible but requires mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness. The adjacent Bivacco Lastè provides emergency shelter in severe conditions.
The hut holds 18 beds in shared rooms and 9 emergency places. Full meals are served during summer staffing. Water is available year-round. Showers function in summer. There is no WiFi. Winter access means the main building is unstaffed, though the bivacco offers basic shelter. The hut works well as a base for day walks into the Piera valley or as a staging point for multi-day traverses.
Book directly with CAI via their rifugi.cai.it portal or by email and phone. Summer weekends fill 4–6 weeks ahead. Book at least 8 weeks ahead for July and August. Winter use requires advance notice—contact the hut directly to confirm conditions and access. The hut operates year-round technically, but staffing ends in late September and resumes in June.
The hut holds 18 beds in shared rooms and 9 emergency places. Full meals are served during summer staffing. Water is available year-round. Showers function in summer. There is no WiFi. Winter access means the main building is unstaffed, though the bivacco offers basic shelter. The hut works well as a base for day walks into the Piera valley or as a staging point for multi-day traverses.
Book directly with CAI via their rifugi.cai.it portal or by email and phone. Summer weekends fill 4–6 weeks ahead. Book at least 8 weeks ahead for July and August. Winter use requires advance notice—contact the hut directly to confirm conditions and access. The hut operates year-round technically, but staffing ends in late September and resumes in June.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book by email through rifugi.cai.it or contact the hut directly by phone or email. For summer (peak season), book at least 2–3 months ahead.
Staffed in summer (typically June to September); open but unstaffed in winter.
Most parties approach from the south via Passo Ghedina in 3–4 hours on marked trails. Winter access requires mountaineering skills and avalanche awareness.
Full meals are served during summer staffing, drinking water is available year-round, and showers are available. There's no WiFi.
Yes for summer hikes via the standard approach from Passo Ghedina; winter visits require mountaineering experience and proper equipment.
Location
46.1341, 12.4897
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Total
- 18
- Emergency
- 9
Facilities
Showers
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 04371836021
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