Ricovero Casera Bordaglia di sotto
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Ricovero Casera Bordaglia di sotto sits at 1,568m in the Carnic Alps of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Approach from Forni di Sopra via the Val Bordaglia trail—a steady 2-hour climb through open pasture and larch forest. The route climbs roughly 550m and is well-marked but exposed to weather in the final stretch. Winter access is unreliable; plan visits between June and September.
The rifugio is a small, traditional mountain hut built as a working dairy casera (alpine shelter). It sleeps around 20 people in basic dormitory rooms. Meals are simple and hearty: expect pasta, polenta, local cheese, and cured meat. Showers are cold water only. The hut has no electricity—light comes from gas lamps. There's a bar selling drinks and snacks. Staff are straightforward mountain people, not hospitality professionals. This is genuine hut experience, not comfort tourism.
Book directly by phone or email at least 2 weeks ahead for weekends. July and August fill quickly; aim for 4 weeks' notice in peak season. The hut closes November through May. Confirm conditions before arrival—bad weather can make the approach treacherous. Ask about water availability and whether meals must be ordered in advance.
The rifugio is a small, traditional mountain hut built as a working dairy casera (alpine shelter). It sleeps around 20 people in basic dormitory rooms. Meals are simple and hearty: expect pasta, polenta, local cheese, and cured meat. Showers are cold water only. The hut has no electricity—light comes from gas lamps. There's a bar selling drinks and snacks. Staff are straightforward mountain people, not hospitality professionals. This is genuine hut experience, not comfort tourism.
Book directly by phone or email at least 2 weeks ahead for weekends. July and August fill quickly; aim for 4 weeks' notice in peak season. The hut closes November through May. Confirm conditions before arrival—bad weather can make the approach treacherous. Ask about water availability and whether meals must be ordered in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during July and August by calling the hut directly; shoulder months (June, September) have more availability. Contact via the phone number listed on rifugio.net or cai.it.
Open June through September; winter access is unreliable due to snow and exposure. Confirm staffing dates before visiting, as small caseras may close during bad weather.
Start from Forni di Sopra and follow the Val Bordaglia trail for 2 hours; the route climbs 550m through pasture and larch forest with exposed sections near the top. The trail is well-marked but weather-dependent.
Expect basic accommodation for around 20 people in a traditional alpine shelter with simple bedding; meals and hot drinks are served but book ahead to confirm availability given the hut's small size.
Suitable for fit hikers and families comfortable with a 2-hour moderate climb; the exposed final stretch and basic facilities make it better suited to those with some Alpine experience rather than first-time hut users.
Location
46.6173, 12.8067
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Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 345 157 4953
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