Are pets allowed in the rooms?

No. Pets are not permitted in the rifugio rooms under any circumstances.

What does the bed include?

Each bed comes with a mattress, pillow, and synthetic duvet; you must use a sleeping bag liner.

Check-in is from 16:00 to 18:00—arrive within that window to guarantee your bunk.

Is breakfast included?

Yes. Breakfast is included and typically includes local bread, jams, and coffee to start an early hike.

How do I pay remaining costs?

Remaining costs are paid in person at the rifugio at check-in; bring cash as card acceptance may be limited.

What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to seven days before; between seven days and 48 hours the deposit can be applied to another date within the season; within 48 hours the deposit is non-refundable.

Overnight at Rifugio Croz dell'Altissimo: Pernottamento e colazione in Molveno

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Spend a night at Rifugio Croz dell'Altissimo above Lake Molveno — simple dormitory beds, a hearty breakfast, and direct access to Brenta Dolomites ridges make this a perfect low-impact alpine overnight. Ideal for hikers, families, and anyone wanting first light on dramatic limestone faces.

16.5 Hours

easy

From €47.45

On clear summer evenings the trail quiets and the stone silhouette of the Brenta Dolomites slips into a cool violet light. Pernottamento e colazione offers a straightforward, old-school mountain night at Rifugio Croz dell'Altissimo, a simple refuge above Molveno in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. Situated at the rifugio meeting point Rifugio Croz dell'Altissimo, this stay converts a day hike into an overnight adventure: bunk rooms with warm duvets, shared bathrooms, and a morning breakfast that refuels legs for the descent.

The refuge sits within a compact high-alpine amphitheater defined by pale dolomitic limestone cliffs and scree slopes. Key features around the shelter include narrow ridgelines, a pair of dormitory rooms with eight bunk beds each, and sweeping views toward Lake Molveno below. Vegetation is classic alpine: larch and dwarf pine bands give way to alpine grasses and resilient wildflowers clinging to crevices. Keep an eye out for chamois on the steep grassy ledges and alpine marmots on the scree fields.

This offering is intentionally simple. Check-in runs from 16:00 to 18:00, and the bed includes a mattress, pillow, and synthetic duvet; single use or cotton sleeping bag liners are mandatory—rentals are available on site for €8. A refundable deposit of €14 secures your booking; remaining costs are paid at the rifugio. Note well: animals are not permitted in the rooms. The communal bathroom and shared sleeping quarters make this a social, economical option for families, hikers, and small groups.

From the rifugio you can launch half-day hikes, ridge traverses, or a sunrise summit push. The stone and limestone formations around the refuge create excellent light at dawn and dusk for landscape photography, while the proximity to Molveno makes resupply and emergency options accessible. Historically, these huts have supported shepherding and early mountain tourism in the Brenta range; they remain practical hubs for low-impact mountain travel.

Practical tips: bring your own liner or rent one; pack layers for cold nights; carry a headlamp for late arrivals. The refuge enforces a seven-day free cancellation window and more restrictive policies within 48 hours. For travelers seeking a quick, authentic alpine night without hard-core backcountry camping, Pernottamento e colazione at Rifugio Croz dell'Altissimo is an efficient, characterful choice—one night here stretches your day into an alpine evening and gives you first light on the Brenta’s raw limestone faces.

Breakfast is included and typically features local bread, jams, coffee; it's modest but reliable, timed to get hikers moving early. The rifugio accepts on-site payments at check-in; bring cash as card acceptance can be limited. Couples, families, and solo trekkers will appreciate the low-impact lodging and access to trail junctions that connect to longer circuits across the Brenta. Book early on summer weekends to secure a bunk.

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