Moderate
About
Rifugio Don Zio Pisoni sits at 1,590m in the Veneto Alps, serving as a base for day walks and through-hikes in the limestone plateaus above Asiago. The hut is reached in 2.5 hours from Asiago town (1,000m elevation gain), following waymarked trails through beech forest and alpine pasture. Winter access is limited and conditions-dependent.
The rifugio operates year-round and sleeps 16 guests in simple shared rooms. Meals are home-cooked and hearty—expect local Veneto dishes and fresh bread. The kitchen supplies hot drinks throughout the day. Toilet and washing facilities are basic but clean. There's no electricity beyond essential lighting. The hut is run by a single keeper, so service is unhurried but genuine.
Book directly by email or phone at least two weeks ahead. July and August weekends fill regularly; aim for three weeks' notice during peak season. The hut closes only during extreme weather. Confirm your arrival time when you book—the keeper needs notice for meal planning. Payment is cash only.
The rifugio operates year-round and sleeps 16 guests in simple shared rooms. Meals are home-cooked and hearty—expect local Veneto dishes and fresh bread. The kitchen supplies hot drinks throughout the day. Toilet and washing facilities are basic but clean. There's no electricity beyond essential lighting. The hut is run by a single keeper, so service is unhurried but genuine.
Book directly by email or phone at least two weeks ahead. July and August weekends fill regularly; aim for three weeks' notice during peak season. The hut closes only during extreme weather. Confirm your arrival time when you book—the keeper needs notice for meal planning. Payment is cash only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends and peak season (July-August); weekday stays can often be arranged with shorter notice. Contact the rifugio directly by phone or check rifugio.net for availability.
Open year-round, but winter access is weather and snow-dependent; spring through autumn (May-October) is fully staffed with reliable service.
Hike from Asiago town (2.5 hours, 1,000m elevation gain) via waymarked trails through beech forest and alpine pasture; no cable car or vehicle access.
Home-cooked, hearty Veneto dishes with fresh bread; basic shared dorm rooms for 16 guests total. Showers available but limited—typical for small Alpine rifugios.
Yes for families with hiking experience; the 2.5-hour approach from Asiago is steady but manageable for older children, and it's an ideal base for day walks on the limestone plateaus.
Location
46.0301, 10.9245
HutLists Score
4.6
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Quick Facts
- Season
- Year-round
- Total
- 16
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 3453094967
- Website
- https://www.sat.tn.it/rifugio-don-zio-pisoni-al-monte-casale/
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