Refuge A.N.A. Montemaggiore-Monteaperta/zavetišče Viškoroša
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Refuge A.N.A. Montemaggiore-Monteaperta/zavetišče Viškoroša

2.9

Rifugio A.N.A. Montemaggiore-Monteaperta/zavetišče Viškoroša

1,463m Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy Write a review
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About

Rifugio A.N.A. Montemaggiore-Monteaperta sits at 1,463m on the Karst Plateau in northeastern Friuli Venezia Giulia, straddling the Italian–Slovenian border near Mount Viškoroša. Approach from Monrupino village (roughly 45 minutes on foot) or from the Slovenian side via zavetišče Viškoroša. The hut serves as a basecamp for ridge traverses across the Karst limestone landscape and scrambling on Mount Montemaggiore to the south.

The refuge operates as a staffed hut with 30 beds split across two dormitories. Meals are available for residents and day visitors. Water comes from a spring; facilities are basic but well-maintained. The hut runs year-round, though winter access can be weather-dependent on the exposed plateau. A small shop stocks basics. This is climber territory—expect a working atmosphere rather than a resort setting.

Book through the managing club, ANA (Associazione Nazionale Alpini), or contact the hut directly via rifugio.net. July and August require advance booking; weekends fill quickly. The border location means you may need your passport—carry it even if you're hiking only on the Italian side. Winter visits demand prior confirmation of conditions and staffing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book 2–4 weeks ahead during peak season (June–September); weekends fill quickly. Contact the hut directly or use rifugio.net and cai.it for availability and reservations.
Open June through September with full staffing; verify exact dates before visiting as Karst huts sometimes close in shoulder months due to weather.
Approach from Monrupino village in about 45 minutes on foot, or cross from the Slovenian side via zavetišče Viškoroša; both routes are straightforward hiking on marked trails.
Full meal service available; 30 beds in dormitory rooms with basic amenities—check directly for shower availability as water can be limited on the Karst Plateau.
Yes for fit families and hikers comfortable with 45–60 minute approaches; the ridge traverses and Mount Montemaggiore scrambling require decent scrambling ability but are not technical mountaineering.

Location

46.2901, 13.3537

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Reservation recommended.

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This hut takes bookings direct, so beds go to whoever asks first. Tell us your dates and we'll email you when it's time to reserve — with the hut's contact details.

We can't watch this hut's availability — it books direct. Give us your arrival date and we'll email you when it's time to get in touch, with the hut's phone and email.

Independent of the hut and its alpine club. We never book or hold beds — the reminder just tells you when to get in touch, with the hut's own contact details.

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