Moderate
About
Rifugio Casinei sits at 1,850m in the Dolomites, near Cortina d'Ampezzo in Veneto. Reach it from Passo Falzarego (2,105m) via a straightforward 2-hour hike southbound on marked trails through alpine meadow and larch forest. The approach is steady rather than technical. Most climbers use this hut as a staging point for nearby peaks or as a break on multi-day traverses through the Cortina region.
The rifugio offers 40 beds across dormitory and private rooms. Half-board is standard—dinner and breakfast included with accommodation. The kitchen serves solid mountain food: pasta, polenta, local cheese, and game when available. Water comes from a spring. The hut operates year-round but is quietest October–May; July–August fills fast. No generator hum here; the hut keeps things deliberately simple.
Book direct by phone (+39 0436 860517) or check rifugio-casinei.it. July and August require booking 4–6 weeks ahead. The hut sits on the border between CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) and SAT (Società degli Alpinisti Tridentini) jurisdiction, so membership discounts may apply depending on your club affiliation—ask when booking. The road to Passo Falzarego closes November–April, making winter access via foot or ski only.
The rifugio offers 40 beds across dormitory and private rooms. Half-board is standard—dinner and breakfast included with accommodation. The kitchen serves solid mountain food: pasta, polenta, local cheese, and game when available. Water comes from a spring. The hut operates year-round but is quietest October–May; July–August fills fast. No generator hum here; the hut keeps things deliberately simple.
Book direct by phone (+39 0436 860517) or check rifugio-casinei.it. July and August require booking 4–6 weeks ahead. The hut sits on the border between CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) and SAT (Società degli Alpinisti Tridentini) jurisdiction, so membership discounts may apply depending on your club affiliation—ask when booking. The road to Passo Falzarego closes November–April, making winter access via foot or ski only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for summer weekends, longer during peak season (July-August). Use rifugi.net or contact the hut directly—popular staging points near Cortina fill quickly.
Open June through September; some shoulder months may have limited staffing. Check current dates on rifugi.net or cai.it before planning, as Dolomites rifugios sometimes close early in poor weather.
Start from Passo Falzarego (2,105m) and hike south on marked trails for 2 hours through alpine meadow and larch forest—steady terrain, no technical climbing required.
40 beds in dorm and private rooms with half-board (dinner and breakfast) standard. Expect basic facilities: bring your own towel and toiletries, and confirm shower availability when booking.
Yes—the 2-hour approach from Passo Falzarego is straightforward hiking with no technical sections, making it accessible for fit families and newer hikers. It works well as a staging hut for gentle peak day hikes.
Location
46.1998, 10.8581
HutLists Score
4.5
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Based on facilities, access, and how reliably the hut is open.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Activities
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