Ricovero Carnizza di Riofreddo

2.9
1,457m Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy Write a review
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Ricovero Carnizza di Riofreddo sits at 1457m in the Julian Alps above the Riofreddo valley in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Approach from Riofreddo village via marked trail through beech forest; the walk takes roughly 2–2.5 hours. This is a shelter hut, not a staffed refuge, so expect basic conditions and total self-sufficiency.

The ricovero has 4 beds and a small heated room. There's no guardian, no meals, and no running water. You'll need to carry food, fuel for the stove, and drinking water. Winter access depends on snow conditions. The hut serves mountaineers and hikers approaching peaks in the Julian range or crossing the Carnizza pass toward Slovenia.

Contact CAI Sezione Tarvisio directly before heading out to confirm access and current conditions. Register with the club or leave word of your plans. In summer months (June–September) the hut sees occasional use; in winter it's for experienced parties only. Bring a headtorch, sleeping bag rated for cold nights, and solid navigation skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

There's no booking system—this is an unstaffed shelter on a first-come, first-served basis. Check with CAI Friuli Venezia Giulia or local hiking groups for current conditions before you go.
Year-round in theory, but winter access is serious mountaineering terrain and requires winter skills; most traffic is June–September when trails are reliably snow-free.
Start at Riofreddo village and follow marked trails through beech forest; allow 2–2.5 hours for the ascent to 1457m.
4 beds in a small heated room, a wood stove, and shelter—but no guardian, no meals, no running water, and no supplies. Bring food, fuel, and water.
Not recommended for beginners or families—it's a basic shelter requiring full self-sufficiency, mountain navigation, and the ability to manage a multi-hour hike with all your own supplies.

Location

46.4349, 13.5219
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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 Sezione di Tarvisio
Season
Year-round
Total
4
Emergency
4

Facilities

Self catering

Activities

Hiking Mountaineering

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