Top 10 Huts and Cabins around Parco Naturale Regionale delle Dolomiti d’Ampezzo

Located at 2,235 meters above sea level, at the foot of Mount Cristallo, the Son Forca refuge offers a remarkable panoramic view. From here, the view sweeps across the Cortina d'Ampezzo valley and the surrounding Dolomite peaks. It's easy to reach via the Rio Gere - Son Forca chairlift.

Refuge in a panoramic position reachable by chairlift or numerous paths for all levels of difficulty

The Rifugio Son Forca, at 2,235 m, is located in the Cortina d'Ampezzo basin, facing Monte Cristallo. It offers typical Ampezzo cuisine, a large panoramic terrace, and there are several rooms for overnight stays. Open both in summer and winter, I recommend checking availability on the refuge's website: https://rifugiosonforca.it/

Well-positioned high alpine pasture. Accessible via asphalt road, many hiking and biking opportunities from the pasture.

The Giussani Refuge is located near the wide Forcella Fontananegra, in an area singularly dotted with boulders. It is a fundamental support point for hikers who travel the Alta Via n. 1, the Lipella and Olivieri via ferratas, and the climb to the Tofane. Owned by the CAI Section of Cortina d'Ampezzo, it is entrusted to the management of the Da Poz family. The structure, inaugurated on 17 September 1972, was built on the initiative of the Comit Subsection of the CAI. Renovated in the 1990s, it is named after Camillo Giussani (1879-1960), a Milanese, lawyer, director of the Banca Commerciale Italiana, a prominent figure in Lombard mountaineering in the 1930s, a scholar of classical literature and a mountain writer. The current building, the third in number, stands not far from the previous ones, still visible today. The first was inaugurated in 1886 as the Rifugio Tofana, on the initiative of the Ampezzo section of the D.Ö.A.V. with the aim of dealing with the growing mountaineering activity. It did not have a fixed management, but was left at the disposal of the guides who let their clients sleep before the ascent. At the beginning of the Great War, a military village was built around the refuge; the shelter itself was expanded and used as a Command Headquarters. After the conflict, the proposal to renovate the refuge was preferred to the adaptation of another war building, slightly further upstream, the former Alpine barracks. The CAI Section of Cortina inaugurated the structure on 5 September 1921, dedicating it to Antonio Cantore, the first high-ranking commander of the Royal Army to fall during the war. The position, close to the rocks of Punta Marietta, was the cause of infiltrations and small collapses in the following years. Despite ongoing maintenance work, the refuge ceased to be managed in 1971 and fell into disrepair. Hence the construction of a new refuge, slightly higher up: the current Giussani. In the meantime, the old Cantore was used as a winter shelter. But in 1984, the structure no longer offered guarantees of safety. In 1993, the CAI decided to renovate and make the old Rifugio Tofana from the late 1800s usable as a winter shelter, with work to redo the floor, the attic, the fixtures and the roof. A return to the origins, which, even if only partially, keeps alive the memory of what was the beginning of the history of the Fontananegra refuges. www.rifugiogiussani.com

A must-see/stay cabin! Wide beds, warm shower, really good food and a 😎 team.

Wonderful classic refuge located at the base of the valley which is located between Tofana di Rozes and Tofana di mezzo.

Located at an altitude of 1,695 metres, the Malga Ra Stua refuge serves as a farmhouse and mountain hut for grazing cattle and horses. The property can be reached by car via the state road that connects Cortina to Dobbiaco. During the months of July and August, the road is closed to vehicular traffic, but a paid shuttle service is available that leaves from Fiames. Known as a popular destination for both summer and winter excursions, the mountain hut offers delicious dishes, including Ra Stua tagliatelle with sausages and mushrooms, and chops with polenta and melted cheese. The menu also includes delicious desserts, including the classic sacher. The surroundings are lovely; the lush green meadows create a beautiful contrast with the mountainous backdrop. Running on these beaten paths is amazing.