Rifugio Scotoni mountain hut hike

The rifugio Scotoni mountain hut in the Val Badia valley dolomites promises culinary moments of pleasure in a cozy atmosphere. A beautiful hike from Punt de Sciare near San Cassiano leads to this popular moutain hut located below the lago di Lagazuoi lake.

Route description rifugio Scotoni mountain hut

The hike to the rifugio Scotoni mountain hut begins at the spacious car park at Punt de Sciare, located just before the ascent to passo Valparola.

Here, the gentle hiking trail no. 11, lined with conifers, branches off and becomes trail no. 20 near the Capanna Alpina mountain hut restaurant. Initially almost flat, it winds its way up steeply over gravel slopes covered with larches and flowers towards the rifugio Scotoni mountain hut.

After about an hour of steady hiking, you reach this secluded mountain hut surrounded by the mighty rock faces of the cima del Lago peak, the Fanes peaks and the Scotoni peak.

Amidst the green, almost level alpine meadow, it invites you to a culinary journey through the traditional South Tyrolean cuisine at an altitude of 2,040 meters. Wine lovers can also look forward to a rich selection of exquisite wines.

Incidentally, the peaceful wooden chapel nearby commemorates the many soldiers who gave their lives in the first world war.

The way back from the rifugio Scotoni mountain hut is the same as on the way there. But before that, some people climb to the nearby Lagazuoi lake or to the rifugio Lagazuoi mountain hut on the piccolo Lagazuoi.

Indicated ascent time rifugio Scotoni mountain hut

Punt de Sciare - Rifugio Scotoni mountain hut: 1:10 h

Note hike rifugio Scotoni mountain hut

You can also start the hike to the Rifugio Scotoni mountain hut at the paid car park near the Capanna Alpina restaurant . This saves about 30 minutes.

Infos Rifugio Scotoni mountain hut hike

• Duration:02:00 h
• Length:6.7 km
• Height gain:325 m

• Min. elevation:1655 m
• Max. elevation:1989 m