Demanding
About
Rifugio La Roda sits at 2,120m on the high plateau of the Veneto Dolomites. The hut is accessible via hiking trails from multiple valleys. Most parties approach from the south in 3–4 hours from the road-end at Fedare. The route climbs steadily through open pasture and sparse larch forest, gaining roughly 900m elevation. The north approach from Auronzo is slightly shorter but steeper.
The rifugio has 100 beds split across dormitory and smaller rooms. Half-board is standard (dinner, bed, breakfast). The kitchen produces solid mountain food—expect polenta, goulash, local cheese, and pasta. The hut operates a bar and can usually provide packed lunches for onward hikes. Water comes from the mountain spring. Toilets are functional. The hut stays open year-round but staffing is minimal in deep winter; confirm availability before visiting November through March.
Book direct by email or phone at least two weeks ahead, especially for summer weekends and July–August. Single nights are possible but the hut prefers multi-night stays. Staff speak Italian and basic English. The hut maintains a small rescue cache and can provide weather updates and route advice for onward travel across the high plateaux. Payment is cash or bank transfer.
The rifugio has 100 beds split across dormitory and smaller rooms. Half-board is standard (dinner, bed, breakfast). The kitchen produces solid mountain food—expect polenta, goulash, local cheese, and pasta. The hut operates a bar and can usually provide packed lunches for onward hikes. Water comes from the mountain spring. Toilets are functional. The hut stays open year-round but staffing is minimal in deep winter; confirm availability before visiting November through March.
Book direct by email or phone at least two weeks ahead, especially for summer weekends and July–August. Single nights are possible but the hut prefers multi-night stays. Staff speak Italian and basic English. The hut maintains a small rescue cache and can provide weather updates and route advice for onward travel across the high plateaux. Payment is cash or bank transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends and July-August, especially given the 100-bed capacity fills quickly on popular routes. Call ahead or check rifugio.net for real-time availability.
Most Dolomites rifugios at 2,120m operate June through September, with some extending into October depending on snow; contact the hut directly via phone to confirm current opening dates.
Approach from Fedare (south) in 3–4 hours gaining 900m through open pasture and larch forest, or from Auronzo (north) in 2.5–3 hours on a steeper route; both are marked trails.
Half-board (dinner, bed, breakfast) is standard; 100 beds are split between dormitories and smaller rooms, though shower facilities are typically basic—confirm specifics when booking.
No—the approach is rated demanding with 900m elevation gain and exposed terrain, making it better suited to experienced hikers; families should look for lower, easier-access rifugios in the region.
Location
46.1425, 11.0369
HutLists Score
2.5
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Quick Facts
- Total
- 100
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 348 893 9544;+39 340 584 1890
- Website
- https://laroda.it/
Activities
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