Refuge Brioschi

Rifugio Brioschi sits at 2,403m on the border between Lombardy and the Veneto, in the Dolomites near Cortina d'Ampezzo. Reach it from Cortina via the Passo Ra Gusela cable car, then a steep hiking trail of roughly 1.5 hours. The final approach climbs exposed terrain with fixed chains; it's straightforward in dry conditions but requires care and scrambling ability. Most hikers approach from the Tre Croci pass side if coming from further afield.
The refuge offers 27 beds split between dormitories and smaller rooms. Meals are simple and hearty: dinner is typically a set menu, breakfast is basic. Water comes from a spring near the hut. The toilet facilities are functional but basic. Brioschi operates year-round, though winter access depends on conditions and avalanche risk—call ahead in cold months. The hut sits on the edge of serious climbing and skiing terrain; many visitors are alpinists or ski tourers rather than day hikers. The setting is stark and high, with views across the Dolomite limestone.
Book directly by phone with the refuge. July and August fill quickly; book 4–6 weeks ahead for these months. June, September, and early October are quieter. Winter ascents require mountaineering experience and prior coordination with the hut staff. Bring your own sleeping bag liner; contact them about bedding availability if you prefer not to carry one.