Moderate
About
Refuge Celso Gilberti sits at 1,850m in the Friuli Venezia Giulia Alps, serving hikers on routes through the Julian Alps. Approach it from the Predil Pass area or from valleys to the south. Most routes take 2–3 hours on established trails. The hut works as a base for day walks across high meadows and rocky ridges, or as a night stop on longer traverses.
The refuge holds 46 beds across multiple rooms. Half-board and full-board meals are available daily. Showers are on site—a useful amenity at this elevation. The hut opens year-round but operates with reduced services in winter; confirm opening dates before traveling in November or March.
Book direct by email or phone. July and August fill quickly; reserve 6–8 weeks ahead for peak season. Shoulder months (June and September) are less crowded but still worth booking 3–4 weeks in advance. Contact details are available through CAI (cai.it) or rifugio.net. Day visits are welcome but meals must be ordered ahead during busy periods.
The refuge holds 46 beds across multiple rooms. Half-board and full-board meals are available daily. Showers are on site—a useful amenity at this elevation. The hut opens year-round but operates with reduced services in winter; confirm opening dates before traveling in November or March.
Book direct by email or phone. July and August fill quickly; reserve 6–8 weeks ahead for peak season. Shoulder months (June and September) are less crowded but still worth booking 3–4 weeks in advance. Contact details are available through CAI (cai.it) or rifugio.net. Day visits are welcome but meals must be ordered ahead during busy periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August), or contact them directly by phone for last-minute availability. Check rifugio.net or call ahead—contact details are listed on the hut's profile.
Most Julian Alps huts operate June through September; confirm exact dates by phone or on rifugio.net, as weather and staffing can vary year to year.
Approach from Predil Pass or southern valleys via established trails; most routes take 2–3 hours on well-marked paths suitable for regular hill walkers.
46 beds in shared rooms, half-board and full-board meals daily, and on-site showers—practical basics for a working mountain hut.
Yes, if you're comfortable with 2–3 hour hikes on marked trails; it works well as a base for day walks across high meadows and is a solid night stop on longer traverses.
Location
46.3717, 13.4612
HutLists Score
5.0
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI Club Alpino Italiano
- Total
- 46
Facilities
Showers
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0433 54015
- Website
- https://explorerfvg.com/luoghi/de/rifugi/rifugio-gilberti/
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