Ricovero Casa Cadorna
3.9
Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Ricovero Casa Cadorna sits at 1,298m on Monte Matajur in the Julian Alps, in Friuli Venezia Giulia near the Slovenia border. The hut is reached from Kobarid (Slovenia) or from the Italian side via the Matajur trailhead near Cividale del Friuli. From the trailhead allow 2.5–3 hours to reach the hut on a well-marked path. The location places you on a strategic ridge with views across the Julian Alps toward the Carnic range.
This is a small, basic rifugio run by CAI Gorizia. It sleeps around 20 people in dormitory rooms and offers simple meals, hot drinks, and basic supplies. There is no electricity or running water—water comes from a natural spring. The hut operates year-round, though conditions in winter and early spring require mountain experience and proper gear. The rifugio functions as a base for ridge walks and scrambling in the Matajur area, and it sits on routes crossing toward Slovenia.
Book through CAI Gorizia directly or via rifugi.net. The hut is quiet outside summer weekends, but July and August weekends fill quickly. Contact the managing club ahead of your visit, especially if you need a meal cooked or expect to arrive late. Winter visits require advance arrangement.
This is a small, basic rifugio run by CAI Gorizia. It sleeps around 20 people in dormitory rooms and offers simple meals, hot drinks, and basic supplies. There is no electricity or running water—water comes from a natural spring. The hut operates year-round, though conditions in winter and early spring require mountain experience and proper gear. The rifugio functions as a base for ridge walks and scrambling in the Matajur area, and it sits on routes crossing toward Slovenia.
Book through CAI Gorizia directly or via rifugi.net. The hut is quiet outside summer weekends, but July and August weekends fill quickly. Contact the managing club ahead of your visit, especially if you need a meal cooked or expect to arrive late. Winter visits require advance arrangement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August), especially for weekends; contact CAI Gorizia directly or check rifugio.net for availability and current contact details.
The hut typically operates June through September with full staffing, though exact dates depend on snow conditions and CAI scheduling—confirm opening dates with CAI Gorizia before planning.
From the Matajur trailhead near Cividale del Friuli, allow 2.5–3 hours on a well-marked path; alternatively, approach from Kobarid in Slovenia if doing a cross-border route.
This is a small basic rifugio with around 20 bed places and simple meals; expect dormitory-style sleeping and limited hot water—it's not equipped for comfort, only shelter and food.
The 2.5–3 hour approach is manageable for fit families, but the hut's small size and basic conditions suit experienced hikers and mountaineers better than casual weekend walkers.
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45.8361, 13.5595
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3.9
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI CAI Gorizia
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
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