Refuge Santa Barbara
1.5Rifugio Santa Barbara
Veneto, Italy
About
Rifugio Santa Barbara sits at 2,595m in the Pale di San Martino massif, in the Dolomites of Veneto. The most direct approach starts from Fiera di Primiero. Take the cable car up to Passo Rolle (1,970m), then hike east for 2.5 hours across alpine terrain to reach the hut. Alternative routes exist from Val di Rava and from Rifugio Fedare; allow 3–4 hours from lower valleys. The hut serves as a base for summits in the Pale group, including Cima della Vezzana (2,989m) and Cimon del Passo (2,945m).
The rifugio provides 60 beds in mixed dormitories and a few private rooms. Kitchen staff prepare hearty dinners and packed lunches. The hut has running water and basic shower facilities. Open from June to late September, with variable schedules in shoulder months—contact ahead if visiting before mid-June or after mid-September. In winter, only weekends and holidays are staffed. The hut belongs to the Veneto Alpine Club (AVS) and maintains high standards typical of Dolomites rifugios.
Book directly through the hut website or phone. July and August fill quickly, especially weekends. Reserve at least 4 weeks ahead for summer. Spring and early autumn offer quieter alternatives with equally reliable mountain conditions.
The rifugio provides 60 beds in mixed dormitories and a few private rooms. Kitchen staff prepare hearty dinners and packed lunches. The hut has running water and basic shower facilities. Open from June to late September, with variable schedules in shoulder months—contact ahead if visiting before mid-June or after mid-September. In winter, only weekends and holidays are staffed. The hut belongs to the Veneto Alpine Club (AVS) and maintains high standards typical of Dolomites rifugios.
Book directly through the hut website or phone. July and August fill quickly, especially weekends. Reserve at least 4 weeks ahead for summer. Spring and early autumn offer quieter alternatives with equally reliable mountain conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August), earlier if possible since the hut has 80 beds and fills quickly. Call directly to reserve; check rifugio.net or cai.it for contact details.
Staffed during summer months, typically June through September, though exact dates depend on snow conditions and staff availability. Contact the hut directly for current opening dates.
From Fiera di Primiero, take the cable car to Passo Rolle (1,970m), then hike east 2.5 hours across alpine terrain to the hut at 2,595m. Alternative routes from Val di Rava or Rifugio Fedare take 3–4 hours from lower valleys.
Expect dormitory beds, meals (half or full board available), and basic amenities; most Italian Alpine huts at this elevation have cold-water washrooms but rarely hot showers. Confirm specific facilities when booking.
The cable car and 2.5-hour hike from Passo Rolle suit fit beginners, but the high altitude (2,595m) and mountaineering routes to nearby summits like Cima della Vezzana (2,989m) require experience. Use it as a base for alpine walking rather than technical climbing if you're new to the mountains.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAT
- Season
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- Total
- 80
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website