Rifugio Ciaréido
4.5About
Rifugio Ciaréido sits at 1,969m in the Crepe di Ciareido range in Veneto. Reach it from the Passo Ghedina trailhead via a 3-hour hike, or approach from the south through Val Cimabanche. The route gains 800m and follows well-marked CAI paths through beech forest before opening to alpine meadows in the final hour.
The hut sleeps 21 in mixed dorms. CAI runs a working kitchen that serves pasta, risotto, and local meat dishes for dinner; breakfast is bread, cheese, and jam. You get hot showers (water is heated by solar panels) and reliable drinking water. No WiFi—use this place to disconnect. The hut opens for summer season (typically June through September). Night prices run €35–45 per person, meals €15–20.
Book directly via email or call ahead during May and June; July and August fill 4–6 weeks out. The rifugi.cai.it website lists contact details. Show up without a reservation outside peak weeks only if you're willing to turn back. July is busiest; June and September offer better availability and fewer crowds on trails.
The hut sleeps 21 in mixed dorms. CAI runs a working kitchen that serves pasta, risotto, and local meat dishes for dinner; breakfast is bread, cheese, and jam. You get hot showers (water is heated by solar panels) and reliable drinking water. No WiFi—use this place to disconnect. The hut opens for summer season (typically June through September). Night prices run €35–45 per person, meals €15–20.
Book directly via email or call ahead during May and June; July and August fill 4–6 weeks out. The rifugi.cai.it website lists contact details. Show up without a reservation outside peak weeks only if you're willing to turn back. July is busiest; June and September offer better availability and fewer crowds on trails.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August via email or rifugi.cai.it; outside peak season, 1–2 weeks is usually fine.
Staffed in summer only; plan for June to September, but confirm exact dates with the hut before booking.
Start from Passo Ghedina and hike 3 hours gaining 800m on marked CAI paths, or approach from Val Cimabanche to the south.
Dinner is hot pasta, risotto, or meat dishes; breakfast is bread, cheese, and jam; hot showers and drinking water are available.
Yes—the 3-hour route is moderate and well-marked, though the 800m elevation gain requires decent fitness.
Location
46.5129, 12.3970
HutLists Score
4.5
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI Club Alpino Italiano
- Total
- 21
Facilities
Showers
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 043576276
- Website
- https://www.rifugiociareido.com
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