Bivouac Guglielmo Varnerin

2.7

Bivacco Guglielmo Varnerin

660m Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy Write a review
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Bivacco Guglielmo Varnerin sits at 660m in the limestone hills of Friuli Venezia Giulia, north of the Tagliamento valley. Approach it on foot from S.Vito al Tagliamento village—roughly 2 hours uphill through mixed woodland. The bivouac serves as a base for day hikes across the local karst plateau and scrambles on modest climbing terrain.

This is a basic shelter, not a staffed rifugio. It sleeps 8 in a single room with bunk beds and offers no meals, water, or heating. You must bring sleeping bag, mat, food, and water. The structure provides protection from weather and a roof, nothing more. Opening season depends on snow and access conditions; check with the managing section before visiting in winter months.

Book directly through CAI S.Vito al Tagliamento section (cai.it has their contact details). No advance reservation system exists—the hut operates on a first-come basis. A small logbook inside records visits. Bring cash for any voluntary donation. The nearest supplies are in S.Vito al Tagliamento; stock up before you head up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bivaccos are unstaffed shelters—no booking required. Arrive early in summer weekends to secure a bunk, and leave a donation in the box.
Year-round access, but it's unguarded and unmaintained. Summer and early autumn are practical; winter conditions make the 2-hour approach hazardous.
Start from S. Vito al Tagliamento village and allow roughly 2 hours uphill through mixed woodland to reach 660m.
8 bunk beds in one room, no meals, no water on-site, no heating—bring your sleeping bag and all supplies.
Not ideal for beginners or young kids: the 2-hour approach is steep, conditions are basic, and you need self-sufficiency. Better for experienced hikers comfortable with minimal shelter.

Location

46.2754, 12.8302
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This hut takes bookings direct, so beds go to whoever asks first. Tell us your dates and we'll email you when it's time to reserve — with the hut's contact details.

We can't watch this hut's availability — it books direct. Give us your arrival date and we'll email you when it's time to get in touch, with the hut's phone and email.

Independent of the hut and its alpine club. We never book or hold beds — the reminder just tells you when to get in touch, with the hut's own contact details.

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Managing club
CAI Club Alpino Italiano sez. S.Vito al Tagliamento
Season
Year-round
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8
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8

Activities

Hiking Mountaineering

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