Ricovero Casera Podestine
1.5About
Ricovero Casera Podestine sits at 1,032m in the Carnic Alps of Friuli Venezia Giulia, on the eastern edge of the Italian Alps. Reach it from the village of Forni di Sopra via the Coccau valley trail—allow 2.5 hours on foot. This is a working mountain pasture shelter, not a traditional rifugio, so expect minimal facilities and a remote setting.
The hut sleeps 4 people in basic dormitory-style beds. There is no warden (custode), no meals service, and no hot water. Bring your own food, water, and fuel if you plan to cook. The shelter has a roof, walls, and a basic hearth; use it as a base for hiking deeper into the Carnic high country or as an emergency refuge. It operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions.
This is a free or very low-cost shelter maintained by the local AVS (Alpine Association of South Tyrol/Friuli). Check conditions and exact access routes with the Forni di Sopra tourist office or the Friuli Venezia Giulia CAI section before heading out. Do not rely on this as a confirmed bed—treat it as a backup option. No booking system exists. Bring a headtorch, maps, and come prepared for cold nights at altitude.
The hut sleeps 4 people in basic dormitory-style beds. There is no warden (custode), no meals service, and no hot water. Bring your own food, water, and fuel if you plan to cook. The shelter has a roof, walls, and a basic hearth; use it as a base for hiking deeper into the Carnic high country or as an emergency refuge. It operates year-round, though winter access depends on snow conditions.
This is a free or very low-cost shelter maintained by the local AVS (Alpine Association of South Tyrol/Friuli). Check conditions and exact access routes with the Forni di Sopra tourist office or the Friuli Venezia Giulia CAI section before heading out. Do not rely on this as a confirmed bed—treat it as a backup option. No booking system exists. Bring a headtorch, maps, and come prepared for cold nights at altitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is an unstaffed shelter, so there's no formal booking system—arrive and use it as you find it. Check conditions with CAI Carnia before heading out, as access and availability depend entirely on weather and seasonal access.
Typically accessible June through September when snow clears and the Coccau valley trail is passable; winter access is unreliable. Confirm seasonal conditions with local CAI or rifugio.net before planning.
Start from Forni di Sopra village and follow the Coccau valley trail for 2.5 hours on foot; the elevation gain is moderate given the 1,032m elevation. No cable car or vehicle access—it's a full hiking approach.
This is a basic mountain pasture shelter with 4 dormitory beds, no warden, no meals service, and no hot water. Bring all your own food, water, and camping gear as backup.
Not ideal for beginners or families—it's a remote, unstaffed shelter with minimal comfort and no support services. Better suited to experienced hikers comfortable with self-sufficiency and basic alpine conditions.
Location
46.2990, 12.6051
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