Far from the ski lifts, the roads and the confusion of the centre of Cortina, it is an ideal place for those who wish to stay in the company of a few close friends with the stars overhead.

Monica will be more than happy to let you sample one of her delicious cakes. You must not miss her ricotta cake or her strudel made with homemade flaky pastry, just as our grandmothers used to make it. Not to mention the selection of flavoured grappas.

Open in summer, at Christmas and at weekends during the winter, it is the perfect arrival point for  excursionists coming from the various mountainsides on foot or on alpine skis or snow shoes. In fact, it is a stopping point on the Alta Via n. 1 (High Road No. 1), the most famous trekking path in the Dolomites.

The refuge also serves as a base camp for mountaineers climbing the faces of the Croda da Lago and the Becco di Mezzodì. There is a rock climbers’ practice wall close by the refuge.

The refuge has 51 beds in dormitories of 6 beds or more, with no sheets provided but supplied with  mattress covers and duvets. You are advised to bring a sleeping bag and your own towel. The toilets and showers are shared.