Ricovero Casera Lodina
1.2About
Ricovero Casera Lodina sits at 1562m in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy. The hut is reached via hiking trails from the Dogna Valley. Most parties approach from Pulfero or Monrupino, with trailhead access requiring a car. Expect 2–3 hours of hiking to reach the hut depending on your starting point and fitness. The location works as a base for day hikes into the surrounding limestone terrain or as a waypoint on longer traverses through the Julian Alps.
The refuge is small and basic. It has 6 beds total across its rooms. The hut provides meals and drinks to guests and can accommodate self-catering groups if you bring your own supplies. Water is available on-site. The building is typically open from spring through autumn, though you should confirm current opening dates before planning your trip. There are no showers or hot water; bring a headlamp and be prepared for simple, mountain-hut conditions.
Contact the CAI directly through their website or by phone to confirm availability and make a booking. The hut fills quickly during July and August weekends—book at least 4–6 weeks ahead for peak season. Outside summer months, booking 2 weeks ahead is usually sufficient. Phone ahead to check the caretaker is present, as staffing can vary.
The refuge is small and basic. It has 6 beds total across its rooms. The hut provides meals and drinks to guests and can accommodate self-catering groups if you bring your own supplies. Water is available on-site. The building is typically open from spring through autumn, though you should confirm current opening dates before planning your trip. There are no showers or hot water; bring a headlamp and be prepared for simple, mountain-hut conditions.
Contact the CAI directly through their website or by phone to confirm availability and make a booking. The hut fills quickly during July and August weekends—book at least 4–6 weeks ahead for peak season. Outside summer months, booking 2 weeks ahead is usually sufficient. Phone ahead to check the caretaker is present, as staffing can vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead, especially for summer weekends; the hut has only 6 beds, so availability fills quickly.
The hut is typically staffed June to September, but confirm dates directly as a small refuge may have variable hours.
Drive to Pulfero or Monrupino trailhead in the Dogna Valley, then hike 2–3 hours depending on your starting point and fitness.
With only 6 beds total, expect basic dormitory accommodation; confirm meal availability and water access when booking, as a small rifugio may have limited services.
The 2–3 hour approach is manageable for fit hikers, but the remote location and tiny capacity make it better suited to experienced mountaineers comfortable with minimal facilities.
Location
46.3071, 12.4248
Plan your visit
Get directionsHutLists Score
1.2
Overall
Facilities
Access
Season
Based on facilities, access, and how reliably the hut is open.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI Club Alpino Italiano
- Total
- 6
Activities
Featured In
Free Packing Checklist
Get the printable Alpine Hut Packing Checklist, plus route guides and booking tips.