Rifugio Forestale "Val delle Moneghe"
3.6About
Rifugio Forestale "Val delle Moneghe" sits at 1265m in the Val delle Moneghe, a quieter valley in the Dolomites. Most hikers reach it from the village of Arabba in 2.5–3 hours, ascending steadily through larch forest. The hut marks a logical midpoint for multi-day routes crossing between the Sella and Civetta massifs. You can also approach from Colle Santa Lucia in roughly the same timeframe.
The rifugio is a working forestry station with modest capacity—around 25 beds in mixed dorms. Meals are simple and hearty: pasta, risotto, and local cheese appear regularly. Showers are available; WiFi is unreliable. The hut runs year-round but staffing is sparse in November and March, so confirm opening dates if you plan an shoulder-season visit. This is a working hut, not a tourist facility, which keeps numbers manageable and feels genuinely isolated despite its low elevation.
Book directly by phone at least two weeks ahead, especially for weekends in July and August. June and September offer better conditions and fewer crowds than midsummer. The guardian speaks Italian primarily; email confirmation may take several days. Payment is cash only.
The rifugio is a working forestry station with modest capacity—around 25 beds in mixed dorms. Meals are simple and hearty: pasta, risotto, and local cheese appear regularly. Showers are available; WiFi is unreliable. The hut runs year-round but staffing is sparse in November and March, so confirm opening dates if you plan an shoulder-season visit. This is a working hut, not a tourist facility, which keeps numbers manageable and feels genuinely isolated despite its low elevation.
Book directly by phone at least two weeks ahead, especially for weekends in July and August. June and September offer better conditions and fewer crowds than midsummer. The guardian speaks Italian primarily; email confirmation may take several days. Payment is cash only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August; shoulder seasons (June, September) need 4–6 weeks' notice.
Open June to September; staffed daily during peak season, though hours may be limited in early June and late September.
From Arabba village, hike 2.5–3 hours uphill through larch forest; alternative approach from Colle Santa Lucia takes roughly the same time.
Around 25 beds in mixed dorms; dinner and breakfast included with overnight stays, lunch available on request.
Yes—the steady 2.5–3 hour ascent from Arabba is manageable for older children (10+), and it works well as a midpoint on gentler multi-day routes.
Location
46.1833, 11.9462
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