Below Cima della Madonna, this is the most recent refuge to be built from scratch by the SAT (Association of Trentino Mountaineers). Inaugurated in September 1980, it gets its name from the Spigolo del Velo, one of the finest classic climbs in the Dolomites: a 440-metre route, first climbed in 1920 and still attracting (skilled) climbers from around the world. Not far away, on the other side of Cima Cimerlo, in one of the remotest corners of the Pale di San Martino, is the protected path dedicated to Dino Buzzati, journalist (and writer) from Belluno who loved the Pale di San Martino more than any other Dolomitic group.
Open
From mid-June to late September
Before leaving for your hike, always contact the manager to verify the actual opening of the mountain hut
Walks
It takes 4 hours to get to the Rifugio Rosetta Giovanni Pedrotti on the Nico Gusela via ferrata via Passo di Ball. The Rifugio Pradidali can be reached on the Velo and Porton via ferratas in 3 hours. The ascent of Cima Stanga is not particularly difficult (30 minutes), and it takes 1 ¼ hours to get to Cima Cimerlo on the Buzzati Path.
Rooms
Shared room
Room details
| Occupation | 4 People |
| Room | 0 |
| Bedroom | 0 |
Services
Position
altitude (mt. a.s.l.)
reachable only on foot
mountain location
reachable only on foot 1-3 hours
Services
hot shower
drying room
Board
early breakfast
Sport and leisure
adventure tours
via ferrata
hikes/guided hiking tours
climbing
high altitude mountaineering
Payment methods
credit cards accepted
Contact & Directions
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San Martino di Castrozza
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Arrival
From San Martino di Castrozza on foot on a forest road signposted 724 to Campignol di Sopra Ronz, then on footpath 713 - 3 hours (difficulty E); or take the scenic footpath 721 and then the 713 - 3 hours, difficulty E. From Malga Civertaghe, which can be reached from the Primiero to San Martino di Castrozza road, on foot on a forest road, in part asphalted, and then on SAT protected path 713 (2 ¾ hours, difficulty E) From Prati Fosne take the Camillo De Paoli Path, a spectacular route with a short, easy stretch of via ferrata - signposted 734 and 713 - 3 ¼ hours, difficulty E.