Moderate
About
Rifugio Casarota sits at 1,572m in the Veneto Alps, above the Val d'Arzino. Most hikers approach from Arzino village (600m) via the trail to Casera Pramosio—allow 3 to 3.5 hours of steady ascent through beech forest and alpine pasture. The hut is also reachable from the Dolomite foothills to the east, making it useful for multi-day traverses in the region.
The refuge has 38 beds across multiple rooms and serves as a proper mountain base, not a summit-only stop. Half-board and full-board are standard. The kitchen handles vegetarian meals and packed lunches for onward hiking. Water comes from a reliable spring. The hut runs year-round but verify opening dates before winter visits. Facilities are clean and functional—expect basic Alpine accommodation, not a hotel.
Book directly by phone or email, especially for July and August weekends. The hut fills quickly during summer school holidays. Spring (May–June) and autumn (September–October) are quieter and offer excellent hiking weather without the crowds. Phone ahead if arriving outside published meal times. The hut keeps a simple website with contact details and current conditions.
The refuge has 38 beds across multiple rooms and serves as a proper mountain base, not a summit-only stop. Half-board and full-board are standard. The kitchen handles vegetarian meals and packed lunches for onward hiking. Water comes from a reliable spring. The hut runs year-round but verify opening dates before winter visits. Facilities are clean and functional—expect basic Alpine accommodation, not a hotel.
Book directly by phone or email, especially for July and August weekends. The hut fills quickly during summer school holidays. Spring (May–June) and autumn (September–October) are quieter and offer excellent hiking weather without the crowds. Phone ahead if arriving outside published meal times. The hut keeps a simple website with contact details and current conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August); weekends year-round fill quickly. Call the hut directly or check rifugio.net for availability.
Open year-round as a staffed refuge, though winter hours may be reduced; confirm current schedule via phone or rifugio.net before visiting outside summer.
Hike from Arzino village (600m) via the marked trail to Casera Pramosio—3 to 3.5 hours of steady climbing through beech forest and pasture. Also accessible from the Dolomite foothills to the east for multi-day traverses.
38 beds in multiple rooms, half-board and full-board meals available, and basic facilities typical of Veneto rifugi; confirm shower availability when booking.
Yes—the 3.5-hour approach from Arzino is steady but not technical, and the hut functions as a proper base for multi-day hiking rather than a summit objective, making it accessible for reasonably fit families.
Location
45.9544, 11.1955
HutLists Score
3.9
Overall
Facilities
Access
Season
Based on facilities, access, and how reliably the hut is open.
Quick Facts
- Season
- Jun 12-Sep 20
- Total
- 38
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0464 783677
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