Refuge Giorgio Graffer al Grostè
5.0Rifugio Giorgio Graffer al Grostè
About
Rifugio Giorgio Graffer al Grostè stands at 2,261m on the Grostè plateau in the Venetian Alps, a strategic base for ridge walks and multi-day traverses across the Pale di San Martino massif. The hut sits on the CAI path network and is reachable in 2.5–3 hours from the Fedare trailhead (1,650m) via the well-marked route through the Val di Roda. Most parties approach from the south, starting near the Passo Rolle road.
The rifugio holds 70 beds across mixed dormitories and smaller rooms. The kitchen serves dinner and breakfast; half-board terms are standard. Hot showers and flush toilets make this hut more comfortable than many at this elevation. The hut operates year-round, though winter access depends on road conditions to the lower trailheads. Spring and autumn are reliable seasons for walking the Pale di San Martino circuit; summer crowds peak July–August.
Book by phone or email at least 6–8 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Outside peak season, 2–3 weeks' notice usually suffices. The hut requests confirmation 48 hours before arrival. Contact details are available through rifugio directories; many Italian Alpine club members (CAI, AVS) book direct with the management. Half-board rates are standard; bring cash as backup since card facilities can be intermittent at high altitude.
The rifugio holds 70 beds across mixed dormitories and smaller rooms. The kitchen serves dinner and breakfast; half-board terms are standard. Hot showers and flush toilets make this hut more comfortable than many at this elevation. The hut operates year-round, though winter access depends on road conditions to the lower trailheads. Spring and autumn are reliable seasons for walking the Pale di San Martino circuit; summer crowds peak July–August.
Book by phone or email at least 6–8 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Outside peak season, 2–3 weeks' notice usually suffices. The hut requests confirmation 48 hours before arrival. Contact details are available through rifugio directories; many Italian Alpine club members (CAI, AVS) book direct with the management. Half-board rates are standard; bring cash as backup since card facilities can be intermittent at high altitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August; weekday visits outside peak season need less notice. Call ahead on the hut phone line or check rifugio.net for real-time availability.
Typically open June through September, with variable shoulder-season staffing; confirm exact dates before planning, as weather at 2,261m can force closures.
Hike 2.5–3 hours from the Fedare trailhead (1,650m) via the marked CAI route through Val di Roda; most hikers start from near Passo Rolle on the south side.
70 beds in mixed dorms and smaller rooms; expect a basic mountain kitchen, hot meals, and likely no shower (typical for huts above 2,200m).
The 2.5–3 hour approach and 600m elevation gain are moderate; suited to fit beginners with some Alpine experience, not first-time hikers.
Location
46.2197, 10.8894
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- Jun 20-Sep 20
- Total
- 70
Facilities
Showers
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Flush toilets
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0465 441358
- Website
- http://www.graffer.com/
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