Ricovero Casera Plotta
1.5About
Ricovero Casera Plotta sits at 1,760m in the Carnic Alps, in the upper Degano Valley north of Paularo. Reach it from the Rifugio Tolazzi car park (1,205m) via the Casera Plotta trail—roughly 2.5 hours on foot. The hut also connects to longer ridge traverses into the Sexten Dolomites and serves as a base for climbs on the surrounding limestone peaks. The approach is straightforward hiking; no technical skills needed.
This is a simple mountain refuge without frills. It sleeps around 20 people in basic dormitory rooms. Meals are available if you book ahead. There's no hot shower, limited electricity, and water comes from a spring. The hut operates year-round but staffing varies outside summer months, so confirm opening dates before you go. It's popular with CAI and AVS groups doing multi-day traverses through the Carnics.
Book directly with the manager well ahead for July and August weekends. Contact details are best found through CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) listings or rifugi.net. This is not a comfortable place—go for the hiking and the solitude, not the amenities. The hut works best as part of a longer trip rather than a standalone overnight.
This is a simple mountain refuge without frills. It sleeps around 20 people in basic dormitory rooms. Meals are available if you book ahead. There's no hot shower, limited electricity, and water comes from a spring. The hut operates year-round but staffing varies outside summer months, so confirm opening dates before you go. It's popular with CAI and AVS groups doing multi-day traverses through the Carnics.
Book directly with the manager well ahead for July and August weekends. Contact details are best found through CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) listings or rifugi.net. This is not a comfortable place—go for the hiking and the solitude, not the amenities. The hut works best as part of a longer trip rather than a standalone overnight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August); weekends fill quickly. Contact the hut directly or check rifugio.net for availability and current contact details.
Typically open June through September, depending on weather and snow; confirm opening dates before planning your trip, as staffing varies.
Start from Rifugio Tolazzi car park (1,205m) and follow the Casera Plotta trail for roughly 2.5 hours; the approach is straightforward hiking with no technical difficulty.
It sleeps around 20 people and is a simple refuge without frills; expect basic bunks and half-board meals (dinner and breakfast). No showers—bring a quick-dry towel.
Yes for the approach hike—it's straightforward and family-friendly. The hut itself is basic, so families should be comfortable with rustic conditions; it's also ideal as a base for longer ridge traverses and limestone peak climbs for experienced mountaineers.
Location
46.5900, 12.9080
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