ALPE POZZA “VINCENZO LANCIA”

At the foot of Col Santo, in the heart of the Pasubio, the Rifugio Alpe Pozza “Vincenzo Lancia” is an ideal spot to stop and discover ancient vestiges of shepherds or the history of the Great War, which wrote some of its cruellest chapters in these mountains. The refuge was built in 1939 by the Rovereto branch of SAT (Association of Trentino Mountaineers) on the ruins of a former Austro-Hungarian military building and is named after motoring pioneer Vincenzo Lancia. It’s easy to get to, and once there you’re rewarded with extensive views and peaceful pastures, with a picturesque church. In winter, the refuge is popular with ski mountaineers and snowshoers.

Open
From 26 December to 6 January - and on weekends from December to March inclusive
From 1 June to 30 September - and on weekends until the end of October
Before leaving for your hike, always contact the manager to verify the actual opening of the mountain hut

Walks
You can walk to the Rifugio Achille Papa on SAT footpath 105 through the “Pasubio sacred area”, battleground of the Great War (3 hours, difficulty E). Ascents of Col Santo (via Selletta del Colsanto, 50 minutes, difficulty E) or Monte Corno Battisti via Bocchetta delle Corde, Bocchetta Foxi and Selletta Battisti (1 ¼ hours, difficulty E) can also be made from the refuge.