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About
Rifugio Croz dell'Altissimo sits at 1480m in the foothills north of Belluno, serving hikers exploring the limestone plateaus of the Dolomites' outer edge. Reach it from Colle Santa Lucia by foot in roughly 2.5 hours, or approach from the Passo Ghedina trail in 3 hours. The hut anchors a network of marked trails through beech forest and alpine meadow, making it a logical base for 2–3 day loops across the Veneto's quieter ridges.
The rifugio accommodates 40 guests in mix of double and dormitory rooms. Meals focus on regional Veneto cooking: pasta e fagioli, local cheeses, and game when in season. Hot water is reliable. The hut operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions and daylight. Phone ahead before November to confirm staffing. Half-board is standard; packed lunches available on request.
Book by phone (+39 0436 2904) or email. July and August fill 4–6 weeks out, especially weekends. June and September are quieter and offer better weather stability. Winter weekends (December–March) require advance notice. No online booking system; direct contact with the hut is necessary. Payment is cash only.
The rifugio accommodates 40 guests in mix of double and dormitory rooms. Meals focus on regional Veneto cooking: pasta e fagioli, local cheeses, and game when in season. Hot water is reliable. The hut operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions and daylight. Phone ahead before November to confirm staffing. Half-board is standard; packed lunches available on request.
Book by phone (+39 0436 2904) or email. July and August fill 4–6 weeks out, especially weekends. June and September are quieter and offer better weather stability. Winter weekends (December–March) require advance notice. No online booking system; direct contact with the hut is necessary. Payment is cash only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during July–August; shoulder seasons (June, September) need less notice. Call the rifugio directly or check rifugio.net for availability and current rates.
Typically open June through September, staffed daily during peak season; verify opening dates before traveling as weather can affect early/late season access.
Approach from Colle Santa Lucia in 2.5 hours or from Passo Ghedina trail in 3 hours; both routes follow marked CAI trails through beech forest and alpine meadow.
Expect half-board (dinner and breakfast) or packed lunches; the hut has 40 beds in double and dormitory rooms but no shower facilities—typical for mountain rifugi at this elevation.
Yes—the approach trails are well-marked and moderate, the 2–3 hour walks suit families with mountain experience, and the hut's location on quieter ridges avoids heavy crowds.
Location
46.1706, 10.9317
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 339 798 2922; +39 347 118 4459
- Website
- https://www.rifugiocrozaltissimo.it/
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