A hut in the heart of the Sella plateau, a classic staging post for traverses of the massif.
Rifugio Boè stands at 2,871 metres in the heart of the Sella Group plateau, on a rocky ledge at the foot of Piz Boè, in a high-altitude environment that is severe and almost lunar — pale rock and wide horizons. It is one of the highest and oldest huts in the area: erected in 1898 by the Bamberg section of the Alpenverein under the name Capanna di Bamberga, it was damaged during the First World War and then passed to the SAT in 1921. From here numerous itineraries depart, including the normal route to Piz Boè — the highest peak of the Sella — and the traverses that cross the entire massif.
You can arrive on foot by climbing from the Passo Pordoi lifts via Sass Pordoi, or in roughly two and a half hours directly from the pass along the plateau traverses. The kitchen serves warm, substantial dishes, especially welcome at altitudes where even in midsummer the air stays cool. With around sixty beds and a winter room, the hut is an excellent base for planning Sella traverses or the ascent to Piz Boè at your own pace. The season runs roughly from late June to late September.
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Trails passing through Rifugio Boè
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Rifugio Boè?
It is reached on foot by climbing from the Passo Pordoi lifts via Sass Pordoi, or in roughly two and a half hours directly from the pass along the Sella plateau traverses.
Can I stay overnight at Rifugio Boè?
Yes, it has around sixty beds and a winter room. It is an ideal base for Sella traverses and the ascent to Piz Boè; booking is recommended in season.
How high is Rifugio Boè?
It stands at 2,871 metres, placing it among the highest huts in the Sella Group, in a high-mountain environment that remains cool even in midsummer.