About
Rifugio Patascoss sits at 1,569m in the Dolomites of Veneto, on the Ghedina plateau between Cortina d'Ampezzo and the Tre Croci Pass. Reach it in 2.5 hours from Cortina on foot via marked trail 42, or 3.5 hours from the Tre Croci Pass car park. The terrain is grassy and well-defined, suitable for walkers of any level.
The rifugio is a working mountain restaurant and shelter managed locally. It offers around 40 beds in simple rooms, reliable home cooking using local ingredients, and hot water. The facility opens mid-June through September. Windows face south across the Ampezzo valley. Staffing is friendly and unpretentious. Wi-Fi is not available.
Book by phone direct with the rifugio. July and August fill quickly, especially weekends; call at least 4 weeks ahead during peak season. Shoulder months (June, September) are quieter. Half-board (bed, dinner, breakfast) costs around €80–90 per person. Day visitors are welcome. The hut is a solid base for ridge walks toward Ra Gusela or loops back to Cortina.
The rifugio is a working mountain restaurant and shelter managed locally. It offers around 40 beds in simple rooms, reliable home cooking using local ingredients, and hot water. The facility opens mid-June through September. Windows face south across the Ampezzo valley. Staffing is friendly and unpretentious. Wi-Fi is not available.
Book by phone direct with the rifugio. July and August fill quickly, especially weekends; call at least 4 weeks ahead during peak season. Shoulder months (June, September) are quieter. Half-board (bed, dinner, breakfast) costs around €80–90 per person. Day visitors are welcome. The hut is a solid base for ridge walks toward Ra Gusela or loops back to Cortina.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (July-August), especially for weekends; call the rifugio directly or check rifugi.net. Outside summer, walk-ins are usually fine, but calling ahead is still sensible.
Typically open June through September as a staffed rifugio; verify current dates by calling ahead, as mountain huts can close for weather or staff reasons.
Start from Cortina d'Ampezzo via marked trail 42 (2.5 hours) or from Tre Croci Pass car park (3.5 hours); both routes follow grassy, well-defined terrain.
40 simple beds, hot water, and home-cooked meals using local ingredients; it functions as a working mountain restaurant, so food quality and menu variety are reliable.
Yes—the terrain is grassy and well-marked with no scrambling, and the 2.5-hour route from Cortina is manageable for fit walkers of any experience level.
Location
46.2302, 10.8178
HutLists Score
2.6
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0465 440122
- Website
- https://www.rifugiopatascoss.com/
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