A welcoming hut near the source of the Piave river, above Sappada.
Rifugio Sorgenti del Piave stands at 1,830 metres in Val Sesis, at the foot of Monte Peralba, a short walk from the springs of the Piave river that give the hut its name and a near-symbolic weight. You are in the Carnic Alps here, close to the Austrian border, in the Sappada area: a green, sheltered pocket of forests, meadows, and quieter peaks, with the calm of mountains that sit well off the main tourist track. It is also the natural start for anyone climbing Peralba, by the normal route or the via ferratas.
Getting here is easy. The paved road from Cima Sappada leaves you about a twenty-minute drive short of the hut, and from there you carry on by foot towards the springs and the peaks above. The kitchen does Sappada and Comelico dishes, just right for a break on the walk. The hut has rooms for overnight stays too, so it works as a base both for day hikers and for those who want to take the climbs of Peralba and nearby Monte Chiadenis at their own pace, in this genuine corner of the Dolomites.
The starting point is Cima Sappada, from which a paved road climbs into Val Sesis and, in about a twenty-minute drive, brings you near the hut, at the foot of Monte Peralba. You park in the areas along the road and in Val Sesis close to the hut, keeping in mind that availability and any rates or traffic restrictions are to be checked for the current year, since spaces can fill up early at peak times. From there you carry on by foot towards the springs of the Piave and the peaks. Summer is the right window, usually June to September, when the trails and the climbs of Peralba are in the best condition. Given the altitude and the border area, bring layered clothing and check the forecast before you set off. For the hut's opening and any access rules for Val Sesis, check the up-to-date information.
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Trails passing through Rifugio Sorgenti del Piave
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Rifugio Sorgenti del Piave?
It is easy. A paved road from Cima Sappada leaves you about a twenty-minute drive short of the hut, in Val Sesis at the foot of Monte Peralba.
Can I stay overnight at Rifugio Sorgenti del Piave?
Yes. The hut has rooms, and it is a handy base if you want to climb Monte Peralba and visit the Piave springs at your own pace.
What can I do from Rifugio Sorgenti del Piave?
From the hut you can walk to the springs of the Piave river and set off for the climbs of Monte Peralba, by the normal route or the via ferratas, and nearby Monte Chiadenis.
Where do I park at Rifugio Sorgenti del Piave?
You park in the areas along the paved Val Sesis road and near the hut. Spaces can fill up early at peak times, and availability, any rates, or traffic restrictions are to be checked for the current year.
When is the best time to visit Rifugio Sorgenti del Piave?
Summer is the right window, usually June to September, when the trails and the climbs of Monte Peralba are in the best condition. The hut's opening dates change from year to year, so check them up to date and always check the forecast before you set off.