Rifugio Re Alberto 1°

Description

Rifugio Re Alberto 1° is located in the heart of the Catinaccio, between Val di Fassa and South Tyrol, in a basin called Gartl, surrounded by vast rocky bastions such as the Croda di Re Laurino, the north face of the Catinaccio, and the famous Vajolet Towers.
Admiring the spires of the legendary “Garden of King Laurin” with your nose pointed skyward is an unforgettable spectacle!
A unique atmosphere, filled with silence, peace, and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets!
Built back in 1929 and renovated several times, the refuge welcomes climbers, hikers, and true enthusiasts from all over the world, in a friendly and family-like atmosphere.
It is a meeting point, a shelter from the elements, but also an excellent refreshment spot with “home-cooked” cuisine, offering specialties from both the Tyrolean tradition—such as Kaiserschmarren and canederli—and the Italian tradition, like spaghetti and polenta.

Rooms / Beds / Bathrooms: 12 / 60 / 2

Indoor / outdoor dining seats: 65 / 25

It can be reached from the Trentino side:

• Pera di Fassa: with the Vajolet 1, Vajolet 2, and Pian Pecei chairlifts, then continuing along the forest trail to the Gardeccia area (about 30 minutes).
• Vigo di Fassa: take the Catinaccio cable car and then follow trail no. 540 (about 30 minutes) to the Gardeccia area. From Gardeccia, continue to Rifugio Vajolet (trail no. 546, about 1 hour), and from there, take a left deviation (trail no. 542, 50 minutes) to reach Rifugio Re Alberto 1°.

From the South Tyrol side:

• Nova Levante/Welchsnofen: take the Nova Levante cable car and the NEW King Laurin cable car up to Rifugio Fronza alle Coronelle.
• Passo Carezza: take the Paolina chairlift and then walk along trails no. 552-549, the “Masarè Trail” (about 1 hour) to Rifugio Fronza alle Coronelle.
• Passo Nigra – Malga Frommer: take the NEW King Laurin cable car up to Rifugio Fronza alle Coronelle.

Once you reach Rifugio Fronza alle Coronelle, you can continue by choosing between two options:

1. Following the Santner Pass via ferrata (trail no. 542, about 2 hours). Via ferrata equipment is required!
2. By a normal, medium-easy hiking walk from Passo delle Coronelle (trails no. 550-541-542, about 3 hours).