Rifugio Faloria

Rifugio Faloria sits at 2,123m above Cortina d'Ampezzo in the Dolomites. Reach it via a steep 2-hour hike from Passo Ghedina (2,236m), or take the chairlift from Cortina if you prefer. The hut marks the midpoint for traverses across the Ra Ghedina plateau and serves as a base for ridge walks to Lagazuoi and Nuvolau. Most hikers use it as a waypoint rather than a destination, but the location rewards scramblers with routes onto the surrounding peaks.

The rifugio runs 60 beds split across basic dormitories and a few double rooms. The kitchen serves simple mountain food at dinner and breakfast. You get a shower here, which matters on multi-day tours. The bar stocks beer and grappa. Opening times vary by season—check before you go, as shoulder months see reduced service. Winter access depends entirely on snow conditions and avalanche risk.

Book in summer and autumn by phone or email directly with the hut. July and August fill quickly; aim for 4 weeks ahead. Phone ahead even in shoulder seasons to confirm they're open and cooking meals. The nearby Rifugio Ra Ghedina (30 minutes' walk) offers an alternative if Faloria is full, though it sits lower and attracts fewer serious hikers.