Casera Sissanis di Sotto
2.5About
Casera Sissanis di Sotto sits at 1554m in the Julian Alps above the Sella Nevea plateau in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Reach it from the Sella Nevea car park (1,960m) via a 45-minute descent and traverse northwest, or approach from the Predil Pass side via the Sissone Valley. The hut works as a base for day walks across the plateau and approaches to peaks in the Kanin massif and Presnig chain.
The rifugio is a working alpine dairy and simple mountain shelter. It has bunk beds for 20–30 people in shared rooms, basic facilities, and serves hot meals and drinks. Water comes from the spring here. The season runs late spring through autumn, typically June to September. The hut is remote and deliberately unpretentious—expect no electricity or hot showers. Bring a sleeping bag and torch. It's popular with walkers tackling the Sentiero dei Franchi (a long-distance trail across Carnic peaks) and shepherds using the traditional transhumance routes.
Book in advance during July and August, especially for weekends. Contact the hut directly by phone before visiting; book at least a week ahead in peak season. The hut operates under informal management typical of working casere (alpine huts that are also dairy farms). Check conditions on CAI Trieste or SAT websites before departure, as access can be blocked by snow until June.
The rifugio is a working alpine dairy and simple mountain shelter. It has bunk beds for 20–30 people in shared rooms, basic facilities, and serves hot meals and drinks. Water comes from the spring here. The season runs late spring through autumn, typically June to September. The hut is remote and deliberately unpretentious—expect no electricity or hot showers. Bring a sleeping bag and torch. It's popular with walkers tackling the Sentiero dei Franchi (a long-distance trail across Carnic peaks) and shepherds using the traditional transhumance routes.
Book in advance during July and August, especially for weekends. Contact the hut directly by phone before visiting; book at least a week ahead in peak season. The hut operates under informal management typical of working casere (alpine huts that are also dairy farms). Check conditions on CAI Trieste or SAT websites before departure, as access can be blocked by snow until June.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead for summer weekends; mid-week visits need less notice. Contact the hut directly or check rifugio.net and cai.it for current contact details and availability.
Open June–September for reliable staffing; shoulder months (May, October) depend on snow and weather. It functions as a working alpine dairy, so call ahead if planning outside peak season.
From Sella Nevea car park (1,960m), descend 45 minutes northwest; or approach via Sissone Valley from Predil Pass—both routes are straightforward, around 1–1.5 hours.
20–30 bunk beds in shared rooms; expect basic mountain shelter conditions. Food service depends on daily staffing—confirm meals when booking, as it's also a working dairy with limited kitchen capacity.
Yes for moderate hikers and families comfortable with basic conditions; the approaches from Sella Nevea are gentle and well-marked. Not ideal if you need showers or privacy, but good for acclimatization before tackling Kanin or Presnig peaks.
Location
46.6303, 12.7840
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