There was once an Austrian gentleman who believed in tourism in the Dolomites, when there were still no roads. It was this man, Theodor Christommannos, who at the beginning of the 20th century conceived the idea of the Dolomites road, and was among the first to believe in the Rifugio Roda di Vael, on the south side of the Catinaccio Group. That was a hundred years ago and if you come up from Carezza you’ll find a statue dedicated to Christomannos on the path, and then this refuge with its (beautiful) wooden-shingled exterior. Roberta Silva is the passionate, imaginative warden of this refuge, taking over from her husband (and mountain guide) Bruno Deluca.
Members Cai – DAV – OeAV: discounts are visible on the site of the refuge. The price reductions will be calculated directly on site.
The refuge can only be reached on foot.
Open
From 28 May to 9 October; before leaving for your hike, always contact the manager to verify the actual opening of the mountain hut.
Rooms
Hut
Room details
| Occupation | 8 People |
| Room | 1 |
| Bedroom | 1 |
| Occupation | 15 People |
| Room | 1 |
| Bedroom | 1 |
Room details
Dormitory for 12 people with single beds (normal or bunk beds). All beds are equipped with duvet and pillow. Use of the sleeping bag is mandatory. Shared bathroom. Possibility to use hot water shower after purchasing token at a cost of € 3.00 valid for 5 minutes of use (maximum 1 token per person will be delivered).
Room facilities
feather beds
separate beds,
single bed,
shared toilet,
shower,
shared shower/bath,
bunk bed,
number bunk bed/s,
number single bed/s,
Hut
Room details
| Occupation | 7 People |
| Room | 1 |
| Bedroom | 1 |
| Occupation | 13 People |
| Room | 1 |
| Bedroom | 1 |
Room details
Dormitory for 12 people with single beds (normal or bunk beds). All beds are equipped with duvet and pillow. Use of the sleeping bag is mandatory. Shared bathroom. Possibility to use hot water shower after purchasing token at a cost of € 3.00 valid for 5 minutes of use (maximum 1 token per person will be delivered).
Room facilities
feather beds
shared toilet,
number single bed/s,
bunk bed,
shared shower/bath,
number bunk bed/s,
shower,
single bed,
separate beds,
Hut
Room details
| Occupation | 6 People |
| Room | 1 |
| Bedroom | 1 |
| Occupation | 11 People |
| Room | 1 |
| Bedroom | 1 |
Room details
Dormitory for 12 people with single beds (normal or bunk beds). All beds are equipped with duvet and pillow. Use of the sleeping bag is mandatory. Shared bathroom. Possibility to use hot water shower after purchasing token at a cost of € 3.00 valid for 5 minutes of use (maximum 1 token per person will be delivered).
Room facilities
number bunk bed/s
bunk bed,
shared toilet,
number single bed/s,
feather beds,
separate beds,
shared shower/bath,
single bed,
shower,
Hut
Room details
| Occupation | 5 People |
| Room | 1 |
| Bedroom | 1 |
| Occupation | 9 People |
| Room | 1 |
| Bedroom | 1 |
Room details
Dormitory for 12 people with single beds (normal or bunk beds). All beds are equipped with duvet and pillow. Use of the sleeping bag is mandatory. Shared bathroom. Possibility to use hot water shower after purchasing token at a cost of € 3.00 valid for 5 minutes of use (maximum 1 token per person will be delivered).
Room facilities
single bed
number single bed/s,
number bunk bed/s,
shared shower/bath,
bunk bed,
feather beds,
shared toilet,
separate beds,
shower,
Hut
Room details
| Occupation | 4 People |
| Room | 1 |
| Bedroom | 1 |
| Occupation | 7 People |
| Room | 1 |
| Bedroom | 1 |
Room details
Dormitory for 12 people with single beds (normal or bunk beds). All beds are equipped with duvet and pillow. Use of the sleeping bag is mandatory. Shared bathroom. Possibility to use hot water shower after purchasing token at a cost of € 3.00 valid for 5 minutes of use (maximum 1 token per person will be delivered).
Room facilities
number single bed/s
bunk bed,
shower,
number bunk bed/s,
single bed,
separate beds,
shared shower/bath,
shared toilet,
feather beds,
Hut
Room details
| Occupation | 3 People |
| Room | 1 |
| Bedroom | 1 |
| Occupation | 5 People |
| Room | 1 |
| Bedroom | 1 |
Room details
Dormitory for 12 people with single beds (normal or bunk beds). All beds are equipped with duvet and pillow. Use of the sleeping bag is mandatory. Shared bathroom. Possibility to use hot water shower after purchasing token at a cost of € 3.00 valid for 5 minutes of use (maximum 1 token per person will be delivered).
Room facilities
number bunk bed/s
shared shower/bath,
single bed,
shared toilet,
feather beds,
shower,
number single bed/s,
bunk bed,
separate beds,
Hut
Room details
| Occupation | 2 People |
| Room | 1 |
| Bedroom | 1 |
| Occupation | 3 People |
| Room | 1 |
| Bedroom | 1 |
Room details
Dormitory for 12 people with single beds (normal or bunk beds). All beds are equipped with duvet and pillow. Use of the sleeping bag is mandatory. Shared bathroom. Possibility to use hot water shower after purchasing token at a cost of € 3.00 valid for 5 minutes of use (maximum 1 token per person will be delivered).
Room facilities
number single bed/s
bunk bed,
shared toilet,
shower,
feather beds,
single bed,
shared shower/bath,
separate beds,
number bunk bed/s,
Hut
Room details
| Occupation | 1 People |
| Room | 1 |
| Bedroom | 1 |
| Occupation | 1 People |
| Room | 1 |
| Bedroom | 1 |
Room details
Dormitory for 12 people with single beds (normal or bunk beds). All beds are equipped with duvet and pillow. Use of the sleeping bag is mandatory. Shared bathroom. Possibility to use hot water shower after purchasing token at a cost of € 3.00 valid for 5 minutes of use (maximum 1 token per person will be delivered).
Room facilities
number single bed/s
number bunk bed/s,
shared toilet,
feather beds,
single bed,
bunk bed,
shower,
shared shower/bath,
separate beds,
Services
Position
reachable only on foot
green area
ski lifts - distance (m)
reachable only on foot from 0-1 hour
mountain location
on the hiking trail
cannot be reached by car
altitude (mt. a.s.l.)
reachable only on foot 1-3 hours
Services
WiFi
to be reached on foot only
farm produce
terrace
free use of internet
terrace/garden restaurant
panorama restaurant
restaurant
bar
tiled stove
drying room
sundeck
Suitable for...
families
young persons
children
singles
groups
non-smokers
Board
vegetarian food
packed lunch
à la carte restaurant
gluten-free meals
traditional cuisine
Sport and leisure
mountain activities
hikes/guided hiking tours
Children
highchair
children's bed
children's menus
Payment methods
credit cards accepted
cash payment
Contact & Directions
RODA DI VAEL
Loc. VaelVigo di Fassa
Vigo di Fassa (San Giovanni di Fassa)
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Arrival
From Carezza by chairlift to Rifugio Paolina and then on foot on an easy path passing the distinctive monument to Theodor Christomannos (SAT footpaths 539 and 549, 45 minutes, difficulty E).
From Rifugio Ciampedìe (get there by cable car from Vigo di Fassa) along SAT footpath 545 and 547 at the foot of the Cigolade and the Pale Rabbiose (2 hours and 30 minutes , difficulty E).