Demanding
About
Rifugio Verena sits at 2,010m in the Dolomites of Veneto, on the Tre Cime plateau between Auronzo and Misurina. Most hikers approach from Lago di Sorapis via the marked trail through Passo Ra Gusela—roughly 2.5 hours from the car park. The route gains 600m steadily but without steep scrambling. You can also reach it in 3 hours from Rifugio Auronzo to the south.
The hut has capacity for around 60 guests in shared and private rooms. Hot meals are served at dinner; packed lunches are available for the next day. The kitchen produces hearty mountain food—expect pasta and stews rather than refined cooking. There is running water and heated rooms, but no shower facilities. The hut operates year-round, though snow closes access in winter. The terrace faces the dramatic north face of Ra Gusela and offers views across to the Tre Cime peaks.
Book direct with the hut 8–10 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Contact via email or phone (details on their website). The hut fills quickly during peak season. June and September are quieter and often have better weather. The route can be snow-covered into May depending on the year; check conditions before you go. A CAI membership card gets you small discount on the room rate.
The hut has capacity for around 60 guests in shared and private rooms. Hot meals are served at dinner; packed lunches are available for the next day. The kitchen produces hearty mountain food—expect pasta and stews rather than refined cooking. There is running water and heated rooms, but no shower facilities. The hut operates year-round, though snow closes access in winter. The terrace faces the dramatic north face of Ra Gusela and offers views across to the Tre Cime peaks.
Book direct with the hut 8–10 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. Contact via email or phone (details on their website). The hut fills quickly during peak season. June and September are quieter and often have better weather. The route can be snow-covered into May depending on the year; check conditions before you go. A CAI membership card gets you small discount on the room rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for summer weekends, earlier if you're visiting in July or August. Contact the hut directly or use rifugio.net for availability.
It's staffed from June through September, with peak season July–August. Check ahead for exact opening dates as these can shift with snow conditions.
The standard approach is 2.5 hours from Lago di Sorapis car park via Passo Ra Gusela (600m gain, marked trail); alternatively 3 hours from Rifugio Auronzo to the south. The route is steady hiking without technical scrambling.
Hot dinner is served daily; packed lunches are available to order. The hut has 60 beds in shared and private rooms with basic shower facilities typical of high Alpine huts.
No—the access is classified as demanding and the 2.5-hour approach with 600m gain suits experienced hikers rather than beginners or young children. It's ideal for fit hill-walkers doing multi-day Tre Cime circuits.
Location
45.9306, 11.4130
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