Rifugio Sommariva al Pramperet
4.8About
Rifugio Sommariva al Pramperet (usually just "Rifugio Pramperet") sits at 1,857 m in the Pra della Vedova, a wide grassy basin at the head of Val Pramper, on the north-eastern edge of the Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park. Ringed by the Spiz di Mezzodi and the Cima di Pramper, it occupies one of the most scenic corners of the park's Pramper-Mezzodi group. First built in 1923 and today run by the CAI section of Oderzo, it is best known as one of the final major stage-huts on Alta Via 1, the classic high route from Lago di Braies to Belluno.
The refuge is not reached from any "Pramper village" — there is none. Instead it is approached up Val Pramper from Forno di Zoldo, in the Zoldo valley to the north. It sleeps 25 in rooms of six to eight beds and keeps a five-bed winter room open when unstaffed. Meals are served, and facilities include indoor bathrooms with showers, hot water, electricity and Wi-Fi. It is normally staffed from around 20 June to 20 September; outside those dates only the winter room is available. Booking is by phone, email, or through the CAI reservation portal.
The refuge is not reached from any "Pramper village" — there is none. Instead it is approached up Val Pramper from Forno di Zoldo, in the Zoldo valley to the north. It sleeps 25 in rooms of six to eight beds and keeps a five-bed winter room open when unstaffed. Meals are served, and facilities include indoor bathrooms with showers, hot water, electricity and Wi-Fi. It is normally staffed from around 20 June to 20 September; outside those dates only the winter room is available. Booking is by phone, email, or through the CAI reservation portal.
Access Routes
From Pian de la Fopa (Val di Zoldo)
2h
Moderate
CAI trail 523 climbs through Pian dei Palui and past Malga Pramper to the refuge — about 650 m of ascent. A summer shuttle runs as far as Malga Pramper.
From Forno di Zoldo (full Alta Via 1 stage)
4h
Moderate
The complete valley-to-hut stage from Forno di Zoldo follows the Val Pramper road to Pian de la Fopa, then ascends via Pian dei Palui and Malga Pramper — roughly 9 km and 1,050 m of climb.
From Passo Duran / Rifugio Carestiato (Alta Via 1)
4h
Moderate
The classic AV1 stage traverses remote grassy ridges and forcelle south from Passo Duran to reach Pramperet; the next stage continues to Rifugio Pian de Fontana.
Frequently Asked Questions
Reserve by phone on +39 0437 1956153 or email [email protected], or online through the CAI reservation portal (prenotarifugi.cai.it, hut id 5925). The refuge is run by CAI Oderzo.
It is staffed from roughly 20 June to 20 September. Outside those dates an unstaffed winter room with 5 places remains available.
The shortest approach is from the Pian de la Fopa car park (about 1,200 m) above Forno di Zoldo, on CAI trail 523 — roughly 2.5 hours and 650 m of ascent. A summer shuttle can shorten it as far as Malga Pramper.
It is one of the last big stage-huts on Alta Via 1, typically reached from Rifugio Carestiato / Passo Duran and followed by Rifugio Pian de Fontana on the way down toward Belluno.
The hut serves meals and has indoor bathrooms with showers, hot water, electricity and Wi-Fi. It sleeps 25 in rooms of six to eight beds.
Location
46.2890, 12.1636
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4.8
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI CAI Oderzo
- Season
- June – September
- Beds
- 25
- Winter room
- 5
- Min hiking time
- 2.5h
- Nearest trailhead
- Pian de la Fopa (Val di Zoldo)
Facilities
Wifi
Showers
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0437 1956153
- Website
- https://www.rifugiosommarivaalpramperet.it
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