Unfortunently I had a bad incident 2 weeks ago with this refugio which has really played into my rating. When I went to check into the refugio the dog in the lobby immediately attacked me when I opened the door. I was wearing 2 layers of pants and it tore through the first layer of my pants and left me with a large bruise on by backside. I was really flustered when the front desk person came through the door after hearing me scream. He didnt apologize after hearing the commotion and gave the impression I was not welcome here, which I was really taken aback. I should have brought up that the dog bit me very badly immediently but his reaction to me made me uncomfortable. I also did not bring it up after in person as this location is isolated and me and my friend were the only guests staying that night. Yes, there was a small sign beside the door (picture below) that I noticed after the fact warning that there is a dog, but its so small and it does not state that the dog is aggressive. If I had only one layer of pants on or shorts it would have broken skin or worse. I understand having a guard dog, but to have a dog that immediately attacks in a place that hosts guests is unsafe and dangerous. Either lock that entrance or have the dog on a leash, someone will and has gotten seriously...
Read moreStayed at the Rifugio Gardeccia for 1 night on our hike through the Dolomites. The hut is nicely located at the bottom of the Rosengarten, although not very isolated (there are 2 other huts very close by and the hut itself can be reached by a shuttlebus - ergo loooots of people during the day...). Unfortunately the restaurant was not very clean, while the room was great and clean. Food was good as well (basic but nice). The owner seems a little grumpy in the beginning, but once he warms up, he is very nice. We payed around 45...
Read moreBeautiful hutte is a idealic location. The owners were very helpful with discussing our climbing objectives(climbers themselves). Room was quiet, beds comfortable and heated…with a sink. Showers and bathrooms clean. You can drink the water there which is beneficial on long excursion. Food was good and prices...
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