Rifugio Locatelli

The most famous viewpoint over the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, on the north face.

Rifugio Locatelli — known in South Tyrol as Dreizinnenhütte and also bearing the name of guide Sepp Innerkofler — stands at roughly 2,405 metres on the northern side of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. From its terrace you have what is considered the most dramatic view in the entire Dolomites: the three towers lined up side by side, face-on, glowing pink and orange at dawn and dusk. The origins go back to 1882, when innkeeper Karl Stemberger built a small stone structure for the Alpenverein section of the upper Val Pusteria; rebuilt after the First World War and transferred to the CAI in 1923, it is still surrounded by ponds, trenches and walkways that tell the story of the Dolomite front.

The most popular approach is the circular trail from Rifugio Auronzo, a scenic and fairly easy route; those seeking a more demanding climb can start lower down, from Val Fiscalina. With more than a hundred beds, it is one of the largest and most sought-after huts in the area, especially for those wanting to wake up here and watch the sunrise light the north faces. The kitchen serves hearty South Tyrolean dishes, perfect after the walk. For overnight stays, book well in advance: places for the dawn view of the Tre Cime are reserved months ahead.

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