Valparola pass Scotoni mountain hut hike

The rifugio Scotoni mountain hut below lake Lagazuoi is an evergreen among hut hikes, not least because of its tempting menu and idyllic location. In addition to the much frequented access from Pund de Sciare near San Cassiano, it can also be reached from the Valparola Pass.

Route description Valparola pass Scotoni mountain hut

The starting point of this hike to the rifugio Scotoni mountain hut is the Valparola pass at 2,170 m, located in the province of Belluno.

From the rifugio Valparola mountain hut, briefly follow the pass road in the direction of Val Badia valley. A few hundred meters further on, hiking trail no. 20A branches off to the right in the direction of Forcela de Salares. It crosses the slopes, which are partly covered with scree and gravel, partly with dwarf pines and grass, and finally climbs in numerous small serpentines through the Forcella de Salares.

At its end, a beautiful view of the surrounding Dolomites unfolds, of which the nearby Conturines peak and the rising Setsas behind it particularly catch the eye.

At the nearby fork in the road, take path no. 18B, which branches off to the left. In an easy descent, it crosses rocky and gravel-covered mountain meadows and leads over a rocky passage, which, thanks to the attached rope, is quite easy to master for hikers who are used to the mountains. Finally, it descends via the deserted ski slope to the rifugio Scotoni mountain hut.

This popular mountain hut is known for its temptingly fragrant South Tyrolean delicacies and hearty grilled specialties, accompanied by a rich selection of fine wines. While the adults sit back and relax and enjoy the cozy atmosphere at the rifugio Scotoni mountain hut, the children can also let off steam in the on-site playground or the large meadows.

The way back from the rifugio Scotoni mountain hut to the Valparola pass is the same as the way there.

Indicated walking times rifugio Scotoni mountain hut

Valparola pass - rifugio Scotoni mountain hut: 1:00 h

Rifugio Scotoni mountain hut - Valparola pass: 1:20 h

Infos Valparola pass Scotoni mountain hut hike

• Duration:02:20 h
• Length:6.8 km
• Height gain:475 m

• Min. elevation:1988 m
• Max. elevation:2255 m