A panoramic hut in the Cadini group, along the trails above Misurina.
Rifugio Città di Carpi stands at 2,110 metres on the southern side of the Cadini di Misurina group, in the Pian de la Musa, near Forcella Maraia, in the municipality of Auronzo di Cadore. From here you get wide views over the Cadini spires and the peaks around, up high and fairly quiet. The CAI section of Carpi built it, which is where the name comes from, to mark the section's twenty-fifth anniversary, and it opened in 1970. It is dedicated to Captain Manfredo Tarabini Castellani of the Pieve di Cadore battalion. The feel is the warm one you get from a traditional Dolomite hut set among striking rock.
You walk up from Misurina on CAI trail 116, moderate going, through forest and pasture before it opens onto the Cadini. Want to cut the approach short? Ride the chairlift to Rifugio Col de Varda and carry on from there. The kitchen does traditional mountain food, just right for refuelling after the walk. With around twenty beds plus a winter room, it is a handy base for staying over and taking your time on the group's trails, catching the evening light on the spires once the daytime bustle dies down.
The starting point is Misurina, from which you walk up CAI trail 116, moderate going, through forest and pasture before it opens onto the Cadini. Those arriving by car usually park in the Misurina areas, which are often paid and can fill up early on fine days: rates and availability are to be checked for the current year. To cut the approach short you can ride the chairlift to Rifugio Col de Varda and carry on from there by foot, keeping in mind that the lift's times and rates are to be checked up to date. Summer is the right window, usually June to September, when the trail is clear of snow. Given the altitude of 2,110 metres, bring layered clothing and footwear suited to mountain walking. For the hut's opening and the chairlift times, check the up-to-date information before you set off.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Rifugio Città di Carpi?
You walk up from Misurina on CAI trail 116, moderate going. To cut the approach short, take the chairlift to Rifugio Col de Varda and carry on from there on foot.
Can I stay overnight at Rifugio Città di Carpi?
Yes. It has around twenty beds plus a winter room, and it is a handy base for the trails of the Cadini group. Book ahead in high season.
What does the panorama from Rifugio Città di Carpi look like?
From its spot near Forcella Maraia, on the south side of the Cadini, you get wide views over the spires of the group and the peaks around, up high and fairly peaceful.
Where do I park for Rifugio Città di Carpi?
You use the parking areas at Misurina, which are often paid and can fill up early in fine weather, with rates to check for the current year. From there you walk up CAI trail 116, or take the chairlift to Col de Varda to cut the approach short.
How demanding is the trail to Rifugio Città di Carpi?
CAI trail 116 from Misurina is moderate going and passes through forest and pasture before it opens onto the Cadini. To shorten it you can ride the chairlift to Rifugio Col de Varda and carry on from there. Work out the times based on your starting point and set off in good time.