Moderate
About
Rifugio Selvata sits at 1,630m in the Veneto Alps, on the edge of the Dolomites proper. Most hikers reach it from Selva Val Gardena via the Val Longia trail—a steady 2.5-hour climb through larch forest that gains 600m of elevation. You can also approach from Passo Ghedina (1.5 hours) or make it part of a longer traverse toward Rifugio Fedare. The location works well as a base for day walks into the Sella massif or as a rest stop on multi-day routes.
The refuge holds around 100 guests across simple, clean rooms. Meals are standard mountain fare—pasta, polenta, local meats—with vegetarian options available. They serve breakfast and packed lunches as well as dinner. Showers and flush toilets are reliable, which matters after a full hiking day. The hut stays open year-round, though service is reduced in shoulder seasons (May and November). Mobile signal is weak but present.
Book directly by phone (0471 795 127) or email ([email protected]). July and August fill 4–6 weeks ahead, so contact them by late May or early June for summer dates. June and September are quieter but still popular with hikers. Half-board (bed, breakfast, dinner) is standard; they'll prepare packed lunches the evening before. If you're passing through on a day hike, call ahead—they'll feed you even without a reservation if space exists, but don't count on it during peak season.
The refuge holds around 100 guests across simple, clean rooms. Meals are standard mountain fare—pasta, polenta, local meats—with vegetarian options available. They serve breakfast and packed lunches as well as dinner. Showers and flush toilets are reliable, which matters after a full hiking day. The hut stays open year-round, though service is reduced in shoulder seasons (May and November). Mobile signal is weak but present.
Book directly by phone (0471 795 127) or email ([email protected]). July and August fill 4–6 weeks ahead, so contact them by late May or early June for summer dates. June and September are quieter but still popular with hikers. Half-board (bed, breakfast, dinner) is standard; they'll prepare packed lunches the evening before. If you're passing through on a day hike, call ahead—they'll feed you even without a reservation if space exists, but don't count on it during peak season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book by phone as soon as your dates are set, especially for July and August when it fills quickly. Contact them directly via their phone number—they don't use online booking systems.
It's staffed during summer months (typically June through September); confirm exact dates before planning, as staffing can vary by year.
Most hikers use the Val Longia trail from Selva Val Gardena (2.5 hours, 600m gain through larch forest), or the faster Passo Ghedina approach (1.5 hours). It's also a logical stop on multi-day traverses toward Rifugio Fedare.
It sleeps around 100 guests with basic Alpine hut accommodations; expect simple meals and limited or no shower facilities (typical for mountain rifugios at this elevation).
The 2.5-hour approach from Selva is moderate and manageable for fit families or hikers new to the Alps, making it a good entry point for multi-day mountain trips in the Dolomites area.
Location
46.1613, 10.9263
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAT
Facilities
Showers
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Flush toilets
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0461 186 2900; +39 340 823 1972
- Website
- http://www.rifugioselvata.it/
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