RODA DI VAEL
Information
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.
Facilities
Facilities / Services
- WiFi
- to be reached on foot only
- Farm produce
- terrace
- free use of internet
- terrace/garden restaurant
- panorama restaurant
- restaurant
- bar
- tiled stove
Children
- highchair
- children's bed
- children's menus
Meetings / Conferences
- large screen
- phone system
- video projector
Suitability
- families
- young persons
- children
- singles
- groups
- non-smokers
Contact & Directions
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).
Check-In/ Check-Out
| Check-In: | 15:00 - 18:00 |
| Check-Out: | 07:00 - 09:00 |
Arrival
RODA DI VAELSELLA DEL CIAMPAZ VIGO DI FASSA - VICH,
38036 SAN GIOVANNI DI FASSA - SEN JAN IT Plan route
More information
Links & documents
Payment Conditions
Please consider to follow the CAI/S.A.T. rules with the duty to have an own linen sleeping bag for the sake of the own hygiene and the respect to the others. The refuge offers furthermore the possibility of two coin-operated warm showers.
Members Cai – DAV – OeAV: discounts are visible on the site of the refuge. The price reductions will be calculated directly on site.
