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About
Rifugio Paludei sits at 1,059m in the Dolomites foothills of Veneto, deep in the Paludei valley. You reach it on foot from Passo Ghedina (about 2.5 hours) or from Colle Santa Lucia trailhead (3 hours). The hut sits on the main ridge walk connecting the high passes—useful as a base for day hikes into the limestone peaks above, or as an overnight stop on longer traverses.
The rifugio has 16 beds split across small rooms. Meals are simple and hearty: dinner is typically pasta and stew, breakfast is bread and cheese. The hut runs a small bar and stocks basic supplies. There's a wood stove for winter warmth. It opens year-round but staffing is thin November through March—call ahead if you're visiting in shoulder season. Water comes from a spring; there's no shower.
Book directly by phone or email. Summer weekends (June through September) fill quickly; aim for midweek if possible. The hut is popular with ridge walkers and families hiking the lower Dolomite trails. Staff speak Italian and basic English. This is a working rifugio, not a mountain hotel—expect rustic accommodation and bring your own towel and toiletries.
The rifugio has 16 beds split across small rooms. Meals are simple and hearty: dinner is typically pasta and stew, breakfast is bread and cheese. The hut runs a small bar and stocks basic supplies. There's a wood stove for winter warmth. It opens year-round but staffing is thin November through March—call ahead if you're visiting in shoulder season. Water comes from a spring; there's no shower.
Book directly by phone or email. Summer weekends (June through September) fill quickly; aim for midweek if possible. The hut is popular with ridge walkers and families hiking the lower Dolomite trails. Staff speak Italian and basic English. This is a working rifugio, not a mountain hotel—expect rustic accommodation and bring your own towel and toiletries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during July–August; weekends year-round fill quickly. Call the hut directly or check rifugio.net for availability.
Typically open June through September, though staffing depends on weather and demand—call ahead (+39 phone number) to confirm dates in shoulder seasons.
Allow 2.5 hours from Passo Ghedina or 3 hours from Colle Santa Lucia trailhead; both are easy walking routes with minimal elevation gain on established paths.
Serves simple dinners (pasta, stew) and breakfast; 16 beds in small shared rooms with basic facilities—no shower, but water and toilet available.
Yes—the easy access routes and low elevation make it ideal for families and beginners, though the 16-bed capacity is tight, so book early.
Location
45.9713, 11.2244
HutLists Score
4.6
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Quick Facts
- Season
- Jun 20-Sep 20
- Total
- 16
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Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0461 722130
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