Huts & rest stops in the holiday region 3 Zinnen in the Dolomites

The chalet is located on the high plateau Prato Piazza (2.000m) in the midst of the nature park Fanes-Sennes-Braies. You can easily reach it by foot starting from the parking area an Prato Piazza. Their delicious food is made of typical local products. A highlight for kids is the small playground and the petting zoo.

The Rifugio Auronzo is situated at an altitude of 2,333 m on the South side of the massif of the Three Peaks and can easily be reached on foot or by car. The hut, which is managed by the Alpine Association CAI Alpenverein Auronzo, offers unique panoramic views, excellent cuisine and the warmest welcome from all the staff. The hut is the ideal starting point for easy walks, such as a circular walk around the Three Peaks. It is also the centre point for many hikes and via ferratas.

The Rifugio Bonner is situated at an altitude of 2,340 m, on the sunny side of Dobbiaco below the Corno di Fana. The hut offers accommodation for up to 25 people, either in a dorm sleeping 11, or in several rooms with a total of 14 beds. Hot food is available from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. and much emphasis is placed on the use of organic products. The landlord therefore uses only high quality produce from South Tyrolean farms. Rifugio Bonner is situated at the crossing of the Bonner and the Dobbiaco high routes. You can also start your tour of the Corno di Fana from here.

The Rifugio Bosi is situated at an altitude of 2,205 m on Monte Piano. The First World War open-air museum is very close by. The hut has a bar and restaurant and it sells post cards, historic books, souvenirs and much more. The hut offers overnight accommodation for 20 people. In summer you can reach the Rifugio Bosi by a Jeep service from Misurina, in winter by snowmobile. Alternatively, you can hike to the Rifugio Bosi on hiking path No. 6 from Lago di Landro (upper section with via ferrata), from Carbonin on hiking path No. 6A, or from Misurina on high route No. 3.

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The best known hut in the Sesto Dolomites at the foot of the Three Peaks is situated at an altitude of 2,438 m. The hut sleeps 140 people in 40 beds and a dorm for 100 people. From the large panorama terrace you enjoy unique views of the Three Peaks and the Monte Paterno. The easiest path to the hut is hiking path No. 101 from the Rifugio Auronzo (Around the Three Peaks tour), or you can climb from Val Fiscalina via Val Sasso Vecchio on path No. 102, or via Valle della Rienza, Landro (No. 102).

The Rifugio Fonda Savio is situated at an altitude of 2,367 m in the Cadini di Misurina region. The hut is known for its excellent cuisine and its strudel. The accommodation comprises 20 dorm places and 20 beds. You can reach the hut in approx. 1 hour on hiking path No. 115 from Pian degli Spiriti above Misurina (high routes Alta Via delle Dolomiti No. 4 and 9).

You can reach this mountain pasture which is located in the midst of grassland and high cliffs, if you start from the parking area next to the lake of Braies. You go along the west bank of the lake and follow then the marker 19. After a solid hour, you arrive at the hut where you can enjoy delicious local food on the sun terrace.

The mountain pasture and its huts are situated at an altitude of 2.114 m. The point of departure is the lake of Braies. You go along the west bank and follow afterwards the marker 19. The hike takes ca. 3 hours. Then, in the midst of untouched nature, you can enjoy typical Tyrolean food. A special highlight is the marvellous Lago Colli Alti, one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the nature park Fanes-Sennes-Braies.

The Rifugio Lachwiesen is situated at an altitude of 1,690 m and can easily be reached on foot or by car. The hut offers excellent Tyrolean cuisine and daily freshly baked cakes. A short walk and a petting zoo with donkeys, goats and rabbits are the highlight for small visitors. There are also deck chairs for sunbathing. The family walk to the Rifugio Lachwiesen starts on hiking path No. 1A at Dobbiaco village centre, continues past the Two Waters well (Dobbiaco water treasures) - walking time 1.5 hours.

The alpine hut of the Langalm is situated on the Northwest side of the Three Peaks with stunning views of the massif of the Three Peaks. The recently modernised hut offers a beautiful sun terrace and a Tyrolean Stube restaurant serving typical South Tyrolean dishes. You can reach Langalm either via Valle della Rienza from the Three Peaks View (hiking path No. 102 - walking time 2.5 hours) or from the Rifugio Auronzo turning left to hiking path No. 4. Langalm is part of the Around the Three Peaks tour.

The Rifugio Lavaredo is located in the Three Peaks region at an altitude of 2,344 m. The hut offers overnight accommodation and is therefore an ideal stopover for tours of several days. The mountain hut is an easy 20 minute walk from the Rifugio Auronzo on hiking path No. 101. From the terrace you can enjoy stunning views of Marmarole, Cadini di Misurina and Antelao. You can also continue the Around the Three Peaks tour from here.

The Rifugio Marchhütte hut is situated at an altitude of 2,530 m, on the sunny side, only a few meters below the summit of the Cornetto di Confine / Marchkinkele with a magnificent view of the Sesto and Braies Dolomites. The hut offers accommodation for up to 40 people. The hut can be reached from all sides on hiking trails and the former military road is a popular destination for mountain bikers.

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From Villabassa hiking trail no. 15. Walking time 2 hours to the  Putzalm.

The Rifugio Ra Stua is located 3 km behind Fiames, or 10 km behind the Cimabanche pass at an altitude of 1,668 m. In summer, till July, the hut can also be reached by car on a tarmacked road. In the summer months there is also a shuttle service from to the St. Hubertus pasture. The hut offers traditional cuisine from local produce and is open all year round. It also offers accommodation in a number of double rooms. The Rifugio Ra Stua can also be reached via hiking path No. 8, immediately after the Cimabanche pass.

The restaurant is located directly on the ski slopes of the Rienz ski lifts in Dobbiaco and is therefore the ideal address for sports enthusiasts and connoisseurs. The adjoining cross-country ski run offers cross-country skiers the opportunity to stop for a bite to eat. In summer, the restaurant is the perfect excursion destination due to its quiet location in the middle of green meadows and its rustic ambience. The kitchen is known for its homemade dishes. The Restaurant Rienz can be easily reached by car, bicycle or on foot from Neu-Toblach (train station) via Rienzstraße (approx. 15 minutes on foot).

The refuge Biella which is located at the foot of the impressive mountain "Croda del Becco" on 2.327 m, is in possession of the section Treviso CAI. It was built in 1906 and then renovated in 1926. During the summer they offer food and 46 places to stay overnight. During the winter they offer six places to stay overnight. You can reach the refuge starting from the lake of Braies over the hiking trail n. 1 (time required: ca. 3,5 hours).

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The recently modernised hut on the Alpe San Silvestro is located at an altitude of 1,800 m and offers stunning views across the valley. The hut offers Tyrolean cuisine from local produce. You can reach the Rifugio Alpe San Silvestro via the Rifugio Lachwiesen (hiking path No. 1A) or via the Valle San Silvestro (turn right after the Ristorante Genziana - hiking path No. 1). From Alpe San Silvestro you can continue your hike to the Rifugio Bonner or the Corno di Fana. Near the Alpine pasture there is the chapel Cappella di San Silvestro, which is well worth seeing. The hut is also easily reached by mountain bike and a good resting place before continuing on the Stoneman trail up to Cornetto di Confine.

The recently modernised hut is located at an altitude of 1.927 m and offers stunning views across the valley. The hut offers Tyrolean cuisine from local produce. You can reach the Rifugio Alpe Steinberg via the Rifugio Lachwiesen (hiking path No. 1A) or via the Valle San Silvestro (turn right after the Ristorante Genziana - hiking path No. 1), past the Alpe San Silvestro. From Alpe Steinberg you can continue your hike to the Rifugio Bonner or the Corno di Fana.

The mountain pasture and its rustic hut are situated at an altitude of 1.980 m. The hut offers homemade South Tyrolean delicacies and is known for the staff's hospitality. You reach the hut from Ponticello over the hiking trail n. 18 (time required: ca. 2 hours) or after a short hike from Prato Piazza.

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