Fall asleep among the peaks of the Catinaccio

The Re Alberto 1° refuge aims to keep the style of true alpine refuges alive and to keep the traditional characteristics of mountain houses. We do offer private rooms but, not being a hotel, the shared dormitory remains the most popular accommodation. Simple design and thorough cleaning are consistent throughout the property.
The refuge is divided over two floors and has some private rooms that offer two, three, four or five beds. The dorms range from six to 15 beds. All rooms are equipped with wooden bunk beds and mattresses, pillows, and warm duvets with linen sheets. However, the use of a linen bag or a sleeping bag remains mandatory for hygiene purposes.
Bathrooms are shared and include sinks, foot washers and hairdryers.
The hot water shower requires a token that costs € 3.00 for 3 minutes, but you’ll need to bring a towel and slippers.
There are no power sockets in the rooms, but you can easily charge mobile phones and other electronics in the dining room, which has special corners equipped with USB sockets.
We only accept dogs in private rooms not the dormitories and are unable to house more than two per night. Admission for dogs costs a small supplement of € 10.00. However, please be aware not all dogs can easily reach the refuge, as the climb can be challenging in the fixed rope sections. All breeds are welcome, but the dog should be young and agile if you’re planning to bring it.

We are open ONLY in the summer months and offer a half board service, restaurant, and bar.
When we are closed, the winter room is available and always open, with four beds. To access it you don't need to book, but due to the cold weather it’s advisable to consider it only as emergency accommodation. There will be no blankets, electricity, water or heating available.

OPENING summer 2023: from 15/06 to 08/10
The bar is open from 7:15 am to 10:00 pm
The restaurant is open from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Dinner is served from 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm
Breakfast from 7:15 am to 8:15 am

We recommend arriving at the refuge by 6:00 pm to avoid night walks, which can be difficult and unsafe.

- We are a private refuge and CAI (AVS), SAC, DAV, ÖAV discounts are not applied.
- The building has 50 beds. Prices are per person.
- Half board includes accommodation, breakfast and dinner (drinks not included).
- Supplementary cost for single use of a room, € 30.00 per day.
- Token for hot shower € 3.00 for 3 minutes.
- It is mandatory, for hygiene purposes, to sleep with a linen or sleeping bag. They are available to rent for € 6.00 or to purchase for € 20.00 (cotton-Camp).
- You can rent towels for € 4.00.
- Dogs are admitted with a supplement of € 10.00 per night.
- As we are at high altitude, among very high peaks and sometimes adverse atmospheric phenomena, Wi-Fi signal may not always be available. For this reason, at the refuge we accept payments ONLY IN CASH.
- As we are in a natural park, camping around the refuge is strictly prohibited. You cannot cook your own food inside the refuge.

Online reservations can be made, at the latest, up to 6:00 pm on the day before the arrival. After this deadline, contact the refuge by telephone.

- Reservations via WhatsApp, Messenger, Facebook, etc. are not accepted.
- We strongly recommend booking far in advance for multiple nights or requests for private rooms.
- To confirm the reservation, we ask for a deposit of € 30.00 per person/per day.
- The balance must be paid at the refuge ONLY in cash.
- We do not accept money transfers in advance for the entire amount that has to be paid.

Cancellation policy:
- If cancellations are made up to 10 DAYS before arrival, half of the deposit will be refunded or the entire amount will be kept valid for a stay within the current year or following season.
- If cancellations are made up to 5 DAYS before arrival, the deposit WILL NOT BE RETURNED but will be kept valid for a stay within the current year or within the following season.
- Cancellations after this deadline, or if fewer participants than those booked check in - without notice, or early departures, will result in the loss of the deposit.
- ONLY in the event of very adverse weather forecasts and ONLY with prior agreement with the manager, we can evaluate up to the 3rd day before, the possibility of keeping the deposit valid until the following season.
- The reuse of the deposit within indicated terms is commensurate with the actual number of those who will present. The amounts paid in addition and not used by actual presences in the refuge, will be withheld.

- For groups of over 20 people we grant one gratuity (drinks not included).
- Free Wi-Fi service available.
- Half board for UIAGM mountain guides is € 45.00.

- Sufficient cash - payment by card is not possible!
- For hygiene purposes, a cotton or silk sleeping bag or sheet.
- A headlamp for the night.
- Plastic slippers. You’re not allowed to enter the rooms with trekking shoes.
- A small towel and toiletries for the toilets or showers.
- Warm clothing, as temperatures may fall suddenly.
- Silence is mandatory from 10:00 pm but for the more sensitive, we recommend ear plugs!

Leave early in the morning and choose the itinerary according to your physical and technical abilities.
Check the weather. The best site for temperature, rain or storm forecasts is meteoblue.com.
Any excursion in the mountains should not be improvised, but carefully planned by evaluating the route, length, difficulty and weather conditions. Tell people where you are going and your estimated time of return.
Wear suitable clothing for the climate, paying particular attention to the expected temperatures at the place of arrival and not at the place of departure. Store spare socks and clothing in your backpack inside plastic bags to keep them dry in case of rain.
Use trekking shoes with suitable soles.
Carry the necessary equipment, also thinking about emergency situations, but without taking on too much weight.
Bring a power bank and headphones for mobile phone use. In shelters you won't always find power sockets in the room.
Always have cash on hand. In the mountains there is not always a good connection for using a credit card.

NEVER leave the path and always follow the trail signs.
Using a map or GPS, try to locate your position. Always have a paper map with you to better evaluate the best or an alternative route. We recommend: Hiking map no. 629. Catinaccio, Latemar-Rosengarten 1:25,000. Ed. bilingual: Wandelkaart 1:25 000 Map - Folded Map, January 1, 2016 by Kompass-Karten (Author).
Drink little but often and eat properly.
Maintain responsible behaviour by not throwing stones, disturbing animals or other hikers, or lighting fires. It’s absolutely prohibited to leave waste of any kind.
Keep track of the evolution of the weather conditions and, if necessary, change itinerary or give up.
In the event of an emergency and the need for help, call 112 or 118. Try to remain available (connected) and do not move.