Demanding
About
Rifugio XII Apostoli sits at 2,489m in the Veneto Alps, accessible via the Passo Ghedina approach from Cortina d'Ampezzo. The main route takes 3 hours from the pass, gaining 400m through alpine meadows and rocky terrain. An alternative approach from Ra Gusela adds another 90 minutes but offers better views of the surrounding dolomitic peaks. The hut serves as a solid base for traversing the Cortina-Ampezzo hiking routes and accessing the higher peaks of the Sorapis massif.
The rifugio sleeps 38 in simple dormitory rooms with shared bathrooms. Half-board is standard: dinner, bed, and breakfast run roughly €50–60 per person depending on season. The kitchen produces honest mountain food—expect hearty pasta, local cheeses, and filling soups suited to tired hikers. Water comes from a spring and is reliable year-round. Opening runs from June through September; in shoulder months (late May, early October), confirm status before arriving.
Book direct by email or phone at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. The hut fills quickly during the main season and school holidays. Weekday visits in June or September offer more space and a quieter experience. Payment is cash or bank transfer; confirm methods when you book. Staff speak Italian and basic English.
The rifugio sleeps 38 in simple dormitory rooms with shared bathrooms. Half-board is standard: dinner, bed, and breakfast run roughly €50–60 per person depending on season. The kitchen produces honest mountain food—expect hearty pasta, local cheeses, and filling soups suited to tired hikers. Water comes from a spring and is reliable year-round. Opening runs from June through September; in shoulder months (late May, early October), confirm status before arriving.
Book direct by email or phone at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. The hut fills quickly during the main season and school holidays. Weekday visits in June or September offer more space and a quieter experience. Payment is cash or bank transfer; confirm methods when you book. Staff speak Italian and basic English.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead for summer weekends; mid-week slots often have availability closer to your date. Use the online booking system or call the hut directly for immediate availability.
The hut is staffed during summer season (typically June through September); exact dates vary yearly, so check rifugio.net or contact the hut before planning.
From Passo Ghedina near Cortina d'Ampezzo, the main route takes 3 hours and gains 400m through alpine meadows and rocky terrain; the Ra Gusela approach adds 90 minutes but offers better views.
Expect basic hut meals (dinner, breakfast, packed lunch) and 38 beds in shared dorms; confirm shower availability when booking, as high-altitude huts often have limited hot water.
No—the access route is demanding and the hut sits at 2,489m; it's better suited to experienced hikers doing the Cortina-Ampezzo traverses or climbers accessing Sorapis peaks.
Location
46.1507, 10.8474
HutLists Score
5.0
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Facilities
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Season
Based on facilities, access, and how reliably the hut is open.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Season
- Jun 20-Sep 20
- Total
- 38
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0465 501309
- Website
- http://www.dodiciapostoli.it/
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