Rifugio Sonino al Coldai
★★★★★ 4.7/5 · 400+ Verified ReviewsRifugio Sonino al Coldai is positioned at 2,132 m6,995 ft on the northern edge of the Civetta Group. It serves as a critical junction for hikers traversing the Alta Via 1 and those ascending from the village of Alleghe or the Val di Zoldo. The hut is built from local stone, hunkered down against the wind on a grassy saddle that transitions sharply into the dramatic, vertical limestone of the 'Wall of Walls.'
The primary draw for most visitors is the nearby Lago del Coldai, located just a 20 minute walk beyond the hut. This alpine lake sits in a glacial bowl, reflecting the jagged peaks of the Civetta in its deep green waters. For high-altitude trekkers, the hut is the final bit of civilization before entering the rugged, exposed terrain that runs along the western face of the massif toward Rifugio Tissi.
Access is most commonly achieved via the cable car from Alleghe to Col dei Baldi, followed by an uphill hike of approximately 1.5 hours90 minutes. The refuge provides a traditional atmosphere with shared dormitories and a wood-beamed dining room serving hearty Bellunese mountain fare like casunziei and polenta.
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