Rifugio Nuvolau - CORTINA D'AMPEZZO

Fled to rifugio nuvolau with some friends on a sunshine day of the middle august. no wonder the mountain was quite full. we ate in the restaurant, the whole staff was very busy, but we got our order exactly when the waitress had predicted. eating was perfect, and our group left the business satisfied. the whole staff was quite young and hard working. when they go to cortina or colle santa lucia, they can't miss a walk there and enjoy their specialties.

Nuvolau is on a mountain peak with 360-degree view of the dolomites. the access is easy enough if you get the sessellift to 5 torre or averau and then walk 1 hour or so high. the hut is incredibly atmospheric and cozy....The outside terrace leaves it breathless from the view and if its body is not aclimated to 2500m. eating is very good, all freshly cooked in the kitchen or barby outside. the owner plays johnny cash all day, which is a good thing. for me anyway. the rooms vary in size .we stayed in a 4 bed etagen room and it was good. during the day there are many visitors, but after about 4 only the 24 guests are left to enjoy the sunset. the community tables at night encourage great fun to share and bee. I see a few 1* reviews in French Italian and I guess they include the toilet situation. during the day there is only one and it's quite terrible to be honest. but what can they expect at the top of a mountain. the good news is at 4 or so they open a much more beautiful loo around the back, although still squat style. then for dinner they open an inner loo with wash basin correct wc. in the evening there was a snake to spit etc., but this is all part of the mountain cottage experience.

What a great location and a wonderful atmosphere. we had coffee, hot chocolate, grappa and an excellent green spaetzle. the view is the best they can have with 360 degree view the highest point. that's what the alps are for, what a great thing.

We have tried to pour the suppe, which turned out to be two curs soup, first the veggie suppe and then two large, beautiful noodles. very good. also coffee is great. taking into account the height, eating is very tasty,

Friendly people, simple food, quick service and one of the best views of the Dolomites at 2575m of height from a natural balcony whose view spells from Marmolada, Civetta, Pelmo, Sella, Tofane, Antelao, Sorapiss, Cristallo group..in short all the peaks worth seeing. Only one and...a half hour walk from Rifugio Scoiattoli