Schutzhaus Latzfonser Kreuz - Rifugio Santa Croce di Lazfons
4.1About
Schutzhaus Latzfonser Kreuz stands at 2305m on the ridge between the Zillertal (Tyrol) and the Fassa Valley (Veneto). Reach it from the south via the Latzfons chairlift near Vigo di Fassa, then walk 1.5 hours across open meadow and rocky terrain to the summit. From the north, hike 2.5 hours from Mayrhofen in Austria. The location straddles the border and works equally well as a base for ridge traverses or as a lunch stop on longer tours of the Zillertal Alps.
The hut sleeps 60 in dorms and private rooms. Half-board is standard: evening meals are hearty and meaty, breakfasts substantial. Water comes from the mountain; toilets are outhouses. The kitchen serves both Italian and Austrian influences. Opening runs mid-June through mid-September; winters are too exposed. Mobile signal is unreliable but improves from the building's east face.
Book direct by phone or email well ahead if travelling in July or August. The hut fills fast with groups on popular ridge routes. Weekdays in June and September are quieter. Payment is cash or bank transfer only; the hut does not accept cards. Check weather before heading up—afternoon thunderstorms develop quickly at this altitude and exposure.
The hut sleeps 60 in dorms and private rooms. Half-board is standard: evening meals are hearty and meaty, breakfasts substantial. Water comes from the mountain; toilets are outhouses. The kitchen serves both Italian and Austrian influences. Opening runs mid-June through mid-September; winters are too exposed. Mobile signal is unreliable but improves from the building's east face.
Book direct by phone or email well ahead if travelling in July or August. The hut fills fast with groups on popular ridge routes. Weekdays in June and September are quieter. Payment is cash or bank transfer only; the hut does not accept cards. Check weather before heading up—afternoon thunderstorms develop quickly at this altitude and exposure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book by phone as soon as you know your dates, especially in July and August when the 40-bed capacity fills quickly. Contact the hut directly for availability and current rates.
Staffed during summer months (typically late June through September); confirm exact dates by phone before planning your trip.
From the south: take the Latzfons chairlift near Vigo di Fassa, then hike 1.5 hours across meadow and rock to the summit. From the north (Mayrhofen, Austria): 2.5-hour hike. Approach is demanding.
40 beds in dorms and private rooms, with meals available. Confirm shower availability when you book.
No—the demanding access and high elevation (2305m) make it better suited to experienced hikers and mountaineers. It works well as a ridge-traverse base or lunch stop on longer Zillertal Alps tours.
Location
46.7019, 11.4998
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- AVS
- Total
- 40
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Website
- https://www.latzfonserkreuz.com/
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