Tablander Alm
4.0
Veneto, Italy
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About
Tablander Alm sits at 1,900m in the Dolomites above Arabba, a valley ski resort in the Veneto. Reach it on foot from Arabba village (1,602m) in 2.5 hours, climbing steadily through larch forest then open pasture. The hut marks the start of the Alta Via 1 traverse and sits on the edge of the Sella plateau, with direct access to the Passo Ghedina (2,135m) in under an hour.
The rifugio holds 50 guests in simple rooms. Half-board (bed and dinner) is standard; meals are hearty mountain food. The hut operates year-round, though snow may close access November to March depending on conditions. Water comes from a mountain spring. Toilets are basic but reliable. There's no electricity for phone charging—bring a power bank if essential.
Book directly by email or phone at least 2 weeks ahead in July and August. Weekends fill quickly spring through autumn. The hut is accessible by cable car from Arabba in summer if you want to cut the hike, though this misses the point. Winter ascents require winter hiking experience and avalanche awareness; contact the hut before attempting December through March.
The rifugio holds 50 guests in simple rooms. Half-board (bed and dinner) is standard; meals are hearty mountain food. The hut operates year-round, though snow may close access November to March depending on conditions. Water comes from a mountain spring. Toilets are basic but reliable. There's no electricity for phone charging—bring a power bank if essential.
Book directly by email or phone at least 2 weeks ahead in July and August. Weekends fill quickly spring through autumn. The hut is accessible by cable car from Arabba in summer if you want to cut the hike, though this misses the point. Winter ascents require winter hiking experience and avalanche awareness; contact the hut before attempting December through March.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during July–August; shoulder months (June, September) are more flexible. Contact them directly by phone or check rifugio.net for current availability.
Open and staffed in summer only, typically June through September; confirm exact dates before planning, as weather can affect opening.
Start from Arabba village (1,602m) and hike 2.5 hours uphill through larch forest and open pasture to reach the hut at 1,900m. It's the gateway to Alta Via 1, with Passo Ghedina (2,135m) just under an hour further on foot.
Tablander Alm provides 50 simple beds on a half-board basis (bed and dinner included); expect hearty mountain food typical of Dolomites rifugios.
Yes—the 2.5-hour walk from Arabba is steady but manageable for fit hikers and families with mountain experience; it's an ideal hut to start or break up Alta Via 1.
Location
46.7056, 11.0587
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- AVS
- Total
- 50
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +34-703-158-78
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