About
Rifugio Lausen sits at 2,176m in the Dolomites, on the Tre Cime di Lavaredo approach from the west. Reach it from Cortina d'Ampezzo via the Passo Ghedina road (40 minutes by car to the trailhead), then 2.5 hours on foot. The path climbs steadily through larch forest before breaking into open alpine meadow. Most hikers use this hut as a base for Tre Cime circuits or as a waypoint on longer Dolomite traverses.
The rifugio has 80 beds across multiple rooms. Half-board is standard (dinner, bed, breakfast included). The kitchen serves solid mountain food: pasta, polenta, local cheeses, and game when available. Showers cost extra. The hut opens mid-June through mid-September, closing during snowmelt in May and early June. Staff speak Italian and basic English. Phone and email reservations are accepted.
Book directly 6-8 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Phone +39 0436 860800 or email to confirm availability before committing to your route. July and August Saturdays fill completely. June and September offer more flexibility but weather window is narrower. The hut can accommodate large groups but requires advance notice. Arrive by 3pm to claim your mattress.
The rifugio has 80 beds across multiple rooms. Half-board is standard (dinner, bed, breakfast included). The kitchen serves solid mountain food: pasta, polenta, local cheeses, and game when available. Showers cost extra. The hut opens mid-June through mid-September, closing during snowmelt in May and early June. Staff speak Italian and basic English. Phone and email reservations are accepted.
Book directly 6-8 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Phone +39 0436 860800 or email to confirm availability before committing to your route. July and August Saturdays fill completely. June and September offer more flexibility but weather window is narrower. The hut can accommodate large groups but requires advance notice. Arrive by 3pm to claim your mattress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends and July-August; weekdays outside peak season need less notice. Call the rifugio directly or check rifugio.net for availability.
Typically open June through September, with July-August fully staffed; shoulder months may have reduced hours. Confirm current dates before planning.
Drive from Cortina d'Ampezzo via Passo Ghedina to the trailhead (40 minutes), then hike 2.5 hours uphill through larch forest to the 2,176m hut.
Half-board is standard with dinner and breakfast included; the hut has 80 beds in shared rooms and basic facilities including running water and toilets.
Yes—the approach is steady climbing rather than technical, and the hut works well as a base for day hikes or overnight trips on the Tre Cime circuit, though the 2.5-hour ascent requires reasonable fitness.
Location
45.6286, 11.1162
HutLists Score
4.0
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 045 2456639
- Website
- https://www.rifugiolausen.it/
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