Rifugio Nuvolau
2,576m
Veneto, Italy
About
Rifugio Nuvolau sits at 2,576m in the Boite Valley, surrounded by limestone peaks and accessible from multiple directions. The classic approach from Passo Ra Gusela takes 3 hours and gains 800m. You can also approach from Auronzo di Cadore (4–5 hours) or Cortina d'Ampezzo. The hut was first built in 1883 and has been rebuilt and expanded several times since its destruction in World War I.
The refuge holds 29 beds across basic rooms plus one emergency place. Staff serve breakfast and dinner during the summer season, and you can buy drinks and snacks throughout the day. Drinking water is available on-site, showers are offered, and there's WiFi if you need it. The hut runs as a staffed summer operation (roughly June to September) and remains open unstaffed in winter for experienced parties with their own stoves and sleeping bags.
Book directly by email or phone through rifugi.cai.it. July and August are very busy; book 6–8 weeks ahead for these months. June and September are more flexible. The hut caters to families as well as serious alpinists moving between Tre Cime, Sorapis, and Ra Gusela circuits. Confirm opening dates and current status before your trip, as alpine weather can affect access.
The refuge holds 29 beds across basic rooms plus one emergency place. Staff serve breakfast and dinner during the summer season, and you can buy drinks and snacks throughout the day. Drinking water is available on-site, showers are offered, and there's WiFi if you need it. The hut runs as a staffed summer operation (roughly June to September) and remains open unstaffed in winter for experienced parties with their own stoves and sleeping bags.
Book directly by email or phone through rifugi.cai.it. July and August are very busy; book 6–8 weeks ahead for these months. June and September are more flexible. The hut caters to families as well as serious alpinists moving between Tre Cime, Sorapis, and Ra Gusela circuits. Confirm opening dates and current status before your trip, as alpine weather can affect access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August via email, phone, or rifugi.cai.it; the hut fills quickly in peak season.
Staffed from June to September; open but unstaffed in winter, so plan accordingly if you're going off-season.
The classic route from Passo Ra Gusela takes 3 hours and gains 800m; you can also approach from Auronzo di Cadore (4–5 hours) or Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Staff serve breakfast and dinner; the hut has 29 beds, drinking water, showers, and WiFi.
Yes, it's family-friendly with multiple approach options of varying difficulty, though the 3-hour climb from Passo Ra Gusela is moderate.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- –
- Total
- 29
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- 1
- Private rooms
Facilities
Wifi
Showers
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0436867938
- Website
- https://www.rifugionuvolau.it