Das Beste vom Rosengarten: Santnerpass Hütte

✅ Experience the dramatic heart of the Rosengarten / Catinaccio massif
✅ Hike across high alpine passes and spectacular Dolomite scenery
✅ Spend the night at iconic Rifugio Passo Santner at 2,734 m
✅ Traverse the wild and beautiful Tschamin Valley
✅ A compact but adventurous hut-to-hut escape in the Dolomites

This self-guided 2-day adventure takes you deep into one of the most impressive mountain groups in the Dolomites: the Rosengarten.

Starting at the top station of the Paolina lift at Passo Costalunga, the trail leads to Rifugio Roda di Vaèl before crossing Passo delle Cigolade and reaching Rifugio Vajolet. From here, a secured mountain trail climbs steadily toward Rifugio Passo Santner (2,734 m), your spectacular overnight stay high above the Val di Fassa.

Rifugio Passo Santner is truly one of the most breathtaking hut locations in the Dolomites. Perched directly beneath the legendary Vajolet Towers, it offers dramatic vertical rock walls, unforgettable sunset light over the Catinaccio peaks, and a unique high-alpine atmosphere. Staying here feels wild, remote, and deeply alpine — a true Dolomites highlight.

On day two, the route continues via Rifugio Vajolet and climbs toward Rifugio Passo Principe. You then traverse the impressive landscape near Passo del Molignon before reaching Rifugio Bergamo. The descent through the scenic Tschamin Valley leads down to Tires, where you return comfortably to the starting point by public transport or cable car and bus.

Shorter and alternative hiking options are available depending on fitness level and weather conditions.

Detailed Program

🗓️ Day 1: Paolina Lift – Rifugio Passo Santner (2,734 m)
↑ 1,030 m ascent – ↓ 440 m descent – 12.3 km – approx. 6 hrs

(Optional shorter variation available)

🗓️ Day 2: Rifugio Passo Santner – Tschamin Valley – Tires
↑ 420 m ascent – ↓ 2,000 m descent – 13.5 km – approx. 6 hrs

(Alternative route options available)

Note: Rifugio Passo Santner has limited capacity and is in high demand. If unavailable, we will arrange a suitable alternative hut within the Rosengarten group.