Ricovero Igor Crasso

2.0

1,665m Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy Write a review

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About

Ricovero Igor Crasso sits at 1665m in the Julian Alps of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Reach it from the Sella Nevea trailhead in about 2 hours on foot. The approach follows marked paths through mixed forest and alpine meadow, gaining roughly 400m. Most parties approach from the north via the Predil Pass area or from Tarvisio to the south. Winter access is limited—check conditions with CAI Trieste before visiting November through April.

The rifugio is a small, utilitarian mountain shelter run by CAI Trieste (Associazione XXX Ottobre). It has 11 beds in basic dormitory arrangements. The hut provides simple meals on request and hot drinks. There's no shower. This is a working mountain refuge, not a hotel. Water comes from a reliable spring nearby. The location makes it useful for winter mountaineering in the Julian Alps and for summer ridge traverses between Trieste and Tarvisio. Open year-round but reliably staffed June through September. Winter visits require advance contact.

Book through CAI Trieste. Email or phone ahead if you're visiting outside summer months—the hut operates on minimal staffing in shoulder seasons. July and August fill quickly; reserve 4–6 weeks ahead. Winter mountaineering groups should contact the managing club at least 10 days in advance. The hut is small enough that a single large party can dominate availability. Solo hikers and small groups find space more easily outside peak season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (June-September), especially for weekends. Contact CAI Trieste directly or check rifugi.net for availability and reservations.

Open May through October reliably; winter access (November-April) is weather-dependent and requires checking conditions with CAI Trieste beforehand.

Start from Sella Nevea trailhead and follow marked paths north for about 2 hours, gaining roughly 400m through forest and alpine meadow. Approach from Predil Pass or Tarvisio areas.

It's a small utilitarian shelter with 11 beds, basic meals, and limited facilities—expect no showers and minimal amenities typical of a mountain rifugio at this elevation.

The 2-hour hike with 400m gain suits hikers with basic fitness; the 11-bed capacity and utilitarian setup make it better for experienced mountain users than families seeking comfort.

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46.3867, 13.3671

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Quick Facts

Managing club: CAI Associazione XXX Ottobre - CAI TS
Season: 24/7
Total: 11

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Website: https://www.caitrentaottobre.it/rifugio-igor-crasso/?preview=true

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