Rifugio Faloria
2.2About
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; 4–6 weeks is usually sufficient for shoulder season (June, September).
Rifugio Faloria is staffed from late June through late September, with weekends only in shoulder months.
Hike 2 hours steeply uphill from Passo Ghedina (2,236m), or take the chairlift from Cortina d'Ampezzo in 15 minutes.
The hut has 60 beds in basic dormitory rooms; bring earplugs and expect communal facilities.
The chairlift option makes it accessible, but the 2-hour foot route is steep; better suited to fit hikers or those planning ridge walks and scrambles on surrounding peaks.
Location
46.5325, 12.1729
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2.2
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- Website
- https://faloriacristallo.it/rifugio-faloria/
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