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About
Rifugio Novezzina sits at 1,235m in the Venetian Prealps, above the Val di Zoldo east of Cortina d'Ampezzo. Approach from Zoldo Alto village in 2 hours on marked trail, or from the Ghedina pass via the Pale di San Martino group in 3–4 hours. The hut works as a base for day walks into the Dolomite foothills and for through-hikers on longer valley routes.
The rifugio offers 40 beds across simple mixed and private rooms. Meals feature Veneto regional cooking—expect polenta, local cheeses, and mountain pasta. The kitchen provides packed lunches. Water comes from mountain springs. The building has basic toilet facilities and no shower. Open year-round, though staffing drops outside summer and autumn. The hut runs a small bar for coffee and grappa stops.
Book by phone directly to the hut, especially for weekends and July–August. Groups of 8 or more should contact ahead 2–3 weeks prior. Autumn weekends (September–October) are busy with leaf-peepers and local hikers. Winter visits are possible but confirm opening before traveling—weather often closes mountain access. Staff speak Italian; English is limited. Half board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; bed-only rates available.
The rifugio offers 40 beds across simple mixed and private rooms. Meals feature Veneto regional cooking—expect polenta, local cheeses, and mountain pasta. The kitchen provides packed lunches. Water comes from mountain springs. The building has basic toilet facilities and no shower. Open year-round, though staffing drops outside summer and autumn. The hut runs a small bar for coffee and grappa stops.
Book by phone directly to the hut, especially for weekends and July–August. Groups of 8 or more should contact ahead 2–3 weeks prior. Autumn weekends (September–October) are busy with leaf-peepers and local hikers. Winter visits are possible but confirm opening before traveling—weather often closes mountain access. Staff speak Italian; English is limited. Half board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; bed-only rates available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during July–August; weekends year-round fill quickly. Call the hut directly or use rifugio.net for availability and reservations.
Typically open June through September, with limited weekends in May and October depending on snow and staffing. Check the hut's current calendar before planning off-season visits.
From Zoldo Alto village, follow marked trail for 2 hours; from Ghedina pass via Pale di San Martino, allow 3–4 hours. Both are well-signed summer routes with no scrambling required.
40 beds in mixed and private rooms; half-board and dinner service available with regional Veneto cooking (polenta, local cheeses, mountain fare). Basic shower facilities are on-site.
Yes—the 2-hour approach from Zoldo Alto is easy and marked clearly, making it ideal for hiking families. Day-walkers and through-hikers both use it as a comfortable base in the Dolomite foothills.
Location
45.6992, 10.8586
HutLists Score
3.9
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Based on facilities, access, and how reliably the hut is open.
Quick Facts
- Total
- 40
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 045 6247065
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