Emilio-Comici-Hütte

The Emilio-Comici-Hütte (Italian: Rifugio Emilio Comici) is a privately operated mountain hut and restaurant located at 2,154 metres above sea level at the foot of the Sassolungo (Langkofel) in the Plan de Gralba ski area of Selva Val Gardena (Wolkenstein in Gröden), South Tyrol, Italy. It is open year-round and does not offer overnight accommodation. The hut is named after the Italian mountaineer Emilio Comici, who opened a new climbing route on the Sassolungo nearby. It lies on the Friedrich-August-Weg, a path that circles the Langkofel group, and is easily reached on foot from the Sellajoch via the Steinerne Stadt. In winter it can be reached on skis. Construction of the hut began in 1948, but before it was completed it changed hands. The new owners, a group of enthusiastic skiers including ski pioneer Gianni Marzola, opened the Rifugio in 1950. Marzola, who came from Grado, processed fish from his parents' fish farm in the Grado lagoon at the hut. Over time the Emilio-Comici-Hütte earned a reputation as a renowned fish restaurant, attracting guests such as ski legends Gustav Thöni, Ingemar Stenmark and Alberto Tomba, Italian President Sandro Pertini, and Prince Albert of Monaco. In autumn 2018, during Storm Vaia, the hut was completely stripped of its roof and the building was severely damaged. The official website describes the current offering: "At the feet of the Sassolungo lies Rifugio Comici – a mountain hut with heritage and character, where Mediterranean ease meets Alpine authenticity. Our kitchen blends the freshness of the South with the purity of the mountains: fresh-caught fish in winter, fragrant herbs in summer, refined flavours prepared honestly and served with passion." The hut offers an aperitivo on the terrace at 2,154 metres, leisurely lunches in its dining rooms, and views over the Sella peaks. The website states that "Since 1955, Rifugio Comici has shaped a style that blends tradition with a modern spirit – characterful, welcoming, and always a little unexpected." The summer season runs from 11 June to 4 October 2026 according to the website.

Construction of the Emilio-Comici-Hütte began in 1948. Before the building was completed, it changed owners. The new owners, a group of enthusiastic skiers including ski pioneer Gianni Marzola, opened the Rifugio in 1950. Marzola, who came from Grado, processed fish from his parents' fish farm in the Grado lagoon at the hut. As a result, the Emilio-Comici-Hütte earned a reputation as a renowned fish restaurant. Among its guests were ski legends Gustav Thöni, Ingemar Stenmark and Alberto Tomba, Italian President Sandro Pertini, and Prince Albert of Monaco. In autumn 2018, during Storm Vaia, the hut was completely stripped of its roof and the building was severely damaged. The hut is named after the Italian mountaineer Emilio Comici, who opened a new route to climb the Sassolungo nearby. The official website states that "Since 1955, Rifugio Comici has shaped a style that blends tradition with a modern spirit – characterful, welcoming, and always a little unexpected."

• 2018

  Storm Vaia completely strips the roof and severely damages the building.

• 1955

  According to the official website, Rifugio Comici has shaped its style since this year.

• 1950

  The Rifugio is opened by new owners, a group of skiers including Gianni Marzola.

• 1948

  Construction of the hut begins.

A heritage mountain hut and renowned fish restaurant blending Mediterranean and Alpine cuisine at high altitude.

• Fish dishes

• Alpine cuisine

• Aperitivo

• Wine and sparkling wine

1. 1Rifugio Emilio Comici | Restaurant on 2,154 metersrifugiocomici.com
2. 2Emilio-Comici-Hütte – Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Emilio-Comici-Hütte – Wikipedia (German)de.wikipedia.org