Rifugio Averau

We visited Rifugio Averau July 27, 2025. This was the day when Cortina Choir was performing, truly amazing event. During our lunch, we had a first row experience. Restaurant is really nice, staff very pleasant and helpful. There were 11 people in our group, a lot of different meals were ordered, all of us were very satisfied with the choice, food was delicious. The atmosphere and overall service was great. Special thanks to Margot (the manager) and Martin (waiter) as well as other staff. All of you are providing exceptional service 👍🏻

My wife and I only stopped for lunch, but it was delicious. We hiked up here, which is a short incline from the cinque torri trails / WW1 museum. You can try multiple of their pastas (pick two or three). Our hiking guide said the cappelli d'alpino, tagliolini al ragu di cervo (venison), pappardelle averau, and casunziei ampezzani were the local dishes to try. I got a pick three (pictured) and all of them were amazing. My wife got a venison chop w/ polenta which was also delicious. The outside dining area had amazing views.

More a 4* hotel than a rifugio. Impeccably organised and clean. Amazingly hot showers. We stayed in a 10-room bunk and were still able to get a good rest after a long day on the AV1. Food was incredible with full restaurant service - the only place we were almost too full for dessert!

Room was what you expect of a 10-person dorm room :( - but what a beautiful view from the window!! Very clean bathrooms despite the mob of hikers. And the dinner was amazing- way beyond what you would expect from a mountain hut. Highly recommended!!!

View from our balcony was gorgeous. There were washer and dryer on site with a reasonable fee for usage. Half board meals were great. Multiple choices for each course, all tasted great. Very clean facility and friendly staff. Very pleasant stay

The best stay during Alta Via 1. First of all, the view from the rooms and the restaurant is absolutely stunning. Secondly, the staff is very friendly and professional and quick. Also there is a possibility of drying your clothes inside and taking a hot shower. Lastly, the food was absolutely delicious: it felt like a Michelin restaurant rather than a mountain hut. The dinner consisted of four very good coursed, especially the steak, not easy to make, was prepared the way I like it. The continental breakfast also had everything. You will have to pay extra for water, but that is common on Alta Via 1. Overall, I would strongly recommend Averau as a night stay.

My favourite rifugio on the Alta Via 1! After hiking all day, Averau was well worth it. The staff were very friendly and checked our group of 9 in easily. Showers are included with towels provided. The beds and linen were the cleanest out of other rifugios. The staff were helpful and welcoming. The food was the best food I’ve ever eaten. I got the papardelle pasta and trout which was superb, the dinner also included generous bread servings, a big bowl of fresh salad and dessert. For breakfast there was a large variety of foods including yogurt with stewed fruit, cereal, bread, pastries, fresh croissants, boiled egg station, water, juice, coffee and fresh fruit!

Delightful rest stop on hike up to rifugio nuvolau. Great views, service and food. The red pasta with speck and bread and speak dumplings get honourable mentions.