Demanding
About
Rifugio Sette Selle sits at 2,014m on the Sette Selle saddle in the Dolomites, between the Tre Cime di Lavaredo massif and Passo Ghedina. The hut is a 2-hour walk from Passo Ghedina (via the marked trail towards Tre Cime), or 3 hours from Lago di Sorapis. Most parties reach it from the north via the Tre Cime circuit, which is the standard approach.
The hut holds 24 beds split between small rooms. Half-board is standard: a hot dinner and substantial breakfast come included. The kitchen serves simple mountain food—expect pasta, polenta, and local cheese. Water comes from a spring nearby. Opening dates depend on snowmelt but typically run June through September. October weekends sometimes stay open. The hut is staffed year-round only during summer months.
Book directly by email or phone. July and August fill 8–10 weeks ahead, especially weekends. June and September are less crowded but still need 3–4 weeks' notice. The hut prefers phone contact for availability checks, though email confirmations work. Winter access is for experienced winter climbers only—confirm conditions before heading up.
The hut holds 24 beds split between small rooms. Half-board is standard: a hot dinner and substantial breakfast come included. The kitchen serves simple mountain food—expect pasta, polenta, and local cheese. Water comes from a spring nearby. Opening dates depend on snowmelt but typically run June through September. October weekends sometimes stay open. The hut is staffed year-round only during summer months.
Book directly by email or phone. July and August fill 8–10 weeks ahead, especially weekends. June and September are less crowded but still need 3–4 weeks' notice. The hut prefers phone contact for availability checks, though email confirmations work. Winter access is for experienced winter climbers only—confirm conditions before heading up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (July-August); call ahead directly as this is a small 24-bed hut that fills quickly, especially weekends.
Open and staffed in summer months only (typically June-September); confirm exact dates by phone before planning your trip.
Approach from Passo Ghedina (2 hours via marked trail) or Lago di Sorapis (3 hours); most parties use the Tre Cime circuit from the north—all routes are demanding and require good scrambling ability.
Half-board included: hot dinner and substantial breakfast; basic small rooms with 24 beds total and likely pit toilets or basic facilities typical of high-altitude rifugi.
Not suitable for beginners—the access is demanding with scrambling required; experienced Alpine hikers with solid mountain legs only.
Location
46.1323, 11.3924
HutLists Score
5.0
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Quick Facts
- Season
- Jun 20-Sep 30; Dec 20-Jan6; Fr-Su; Nov off
- Total
- 24
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0461 550101
- Website
- http://www.setteselle.altervista.org/
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