RIFUGIO GALASSI

Rifugio Galassi, located on Mount Antelao in Calalzo di Cadore, is an alpine refuge managed since 1970 exclusively by volunteers from the Italian Alpine Club (CAI) Mestre section.

A place rich in history, Galassi was built in 1905 and originally served as a military shelter during mountain training exercises of the mountain troops. The barracks, which housed up to 220 soldiers, remained active until 1928, when it was permanently abandoned. From 1930, the Galassi shelter was first managed by the CAI section of Pieve di Cadore and later by the CAI section of Mestre, which converted it definitively into an alpine refuge. The extraordinary self-management of the Galassi refuge allowed the CAI Mestre volunteers to win the Special UNESCO Dolomites Award this year during the 23rd edition of the Pelmo d’Oro.

The Galassi refuge is currently open during the summer season from late June to late September and offers 80 beds to host tourists, adventurers, and mountain lovers. Its location is excellent as a starting point for various itineraries that wind through the magnificent landscape of the UNESCO Dolomites, a World Heritage site. One of the most famous routes is the Marmarole Runde, a circular trail that follows the Marmarole Dolomite group with stops at various alpine refuges in central Cadore.

Galassi is an incredible example of authenticity and solidarity where you can experience the mountains while feeling connected to the history and culture of the place. The collaboration with Garmont is founded on love for the mountains, respect for the territory and traditions, and the promotion of activities linked to the alpine environment.

Structure: Rifugio Galassi

Location: Forcella Piccola dell'Antelao, Calalzo di Cadore (BL)

Phone: +39 340 121 4300