The hike to Rifugio Tuckett allows you to enter the heart of the Brenta Dolomites, in an extraordinary natural landscape. Rifugio Tuckett is situated in the center of 4 massive rock mountain; Castello di Vallesinella (from the left), Castelletto Superiore, Cima Sella and Punta Massar. The hut is easily accessible and it is the starting point of many Brenta climbing route including via ferrata trail. We have not yet discovered the thrill of via ferrata climb at that time, otherwise we will have stayed overnight to explore the surrounding areas.
Trail Description
The trail starts by retracing our walk from Rifugio Brentei to Valle dei Frodolin. At the junction we will continue on to Rifugio Tuckett on the 328 path (on the right) that will bring us to the Frodilin pass. From there follow the signage to Rifugio Tuckett. Have a meal or a drink at the hut before continuing the hike to Groste cable car which will bring us down to the valley.
Tuckett hut offers 115 beds. The bed is complete with mattress, pillow, blankets and warm duvets. Use of bed sheets / sack is mandatory. For those who do not have it, you can purchase on the spot at the price of: € 8 paper bed bag | € 18 cotton bed sheet bag.
Prices:
ROOM ONLY: Bed with mattress, pillow, blankets and duvet:
Members* € 16,00
Not members € 26,00
Young Members Until 25 Years € 8,00
HALF BOARD: Dinner, bed with mattress, pillow, blankets and duvet, breakfast (except beverage):
Members* € 45,00
Not members € 55,00
Young Members Until 25 Years € 37,00
FROM CABLE CAR GROSTÈ
Difficulty: Easy
Difference in level: 2000 mt
Journey times: 1:20
Distance: 3,83 Km
Directions: Take the Grostè cablecar and then take the path indicated for “Rifugio Tuckett”, follow the path that consists mainly of flat stretches, with uphill and downhill stretches, but always easy to practice with mountain boots.
FROM VALLESINELLA HUT
Difficulty: medium
Difference in level: 700 mt.
Journey times: 1:45
Distance: 4,1 Km
Directions: From Madonna di Campiglio go to the Vallesinella refuge with your own car (at times when it is allowed) or with the Adamello Brenta Nature Park shuttle bus
Follow the signs for Casinei Hut or Tuckett Hut. The path is completely uphill with steps, a winding path.
The first stretch going up is in the woods, the last stretch in the high altitude sparse flora. There are no particularly dangerous sections or exposed to crevices or precipices.
Rifugio Brentei to Valle dei Frodolin
Sleeping in the mountain hut is an experience by itself. Even after 5 years I could still remember the unique experience of spending the night there; the quietness and stillness of the nature. After a good night rest, we woke up early for breakfast, packed our stuff and off we go for our hike to Rifugio Tuckett.
Crossing Frodolin pass
At Valle dei Frodolin, we took the path (328) on the right to Rifugio Tuckett.
Brenta Dolomite Rocky Trail
We are on the final section before reaching our destination. This path is stunningly rocky.
There are rocks everywhere and it is hard for us to even follow the trail
The rocks formation, the mist and the quietness of this area make us feel like we are in an alien world
Brother and sister in an absolutely stunning location.
Cheeky Kids
Kids are behaving like kids. Annoying and cute at the same time. Here they are trying or pretending to throw rocks. Have warned them many times not to try rocks as there may be hikers below. Still they will find ways to irritate us.
Final Approach to Rifugio Tuckett
This place looks more beautiful than a photo can show. There is very little people around that day. Not sure why since we came at the height of summer holiday. Maybe it is the bad weather forecast, but we are not complaining. It great to have all the beauties to ourselves.
Family Photo Taking Time
This is the best photo taking hotspot. You have everything you could ask for as a background.
Flowers of Dolomite
There is millions of wild flowers in Dolomite. Due to the rain, we did not take any pictures of flowers until we reach Rifugio Tuckett.
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Rifugio Tuckett
We have finally arrived. As usual, there is a restaurant inside and it would be a waste if we did not have a drink or two to enjoy the hut and its surrounding.
Our hiking did not end here though. We still have 1.5 hours of hiking to Groste cable car which will bring us back to our car park. We did not take any photos on this section of the hike as the rain came back and I think we are pretty tired too. All in all a great experience we will never forget.
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