About
Rifugio De Dòo sits at 1,230m in the Carnic Alps on the border between Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto. The hut anchors the Valle del But valley and works as a base for ridge walks and scrambles across the Carnic chain. Reach it from Forni Avoltri village—a 2.5-hour hike following the river path through forest, gaining 600m steadily. In winter, park lower and add 45 minutes. The approach is straightforward and rarely crowded.
The rifugio has 40 beds split across several rooms. Meals are simple and substantial: pasta, polenta, local cheeses, and meat dishes. Water comes from the mountain spring. The hut runs year-round, though weekends fill fast in July and August and during Easter week. Showers and toilets are basic but functional. The hut is unguarded in winter, so ring ahead if you plan a cold-season visit. Mobile signal is patchy but reliable enough for emergencies.
Book directly by email or phone—contact details are on rifugio-dedoo.it. For July and August weekends, book 8–10 weeks ahead. May through June and September offer quieter alternatives with the same views. The hut sits on the CAI path network; mention your route when booking so staff know when to expect you.
The rifugio has 40 beds split across several rooms. Meals are simple and substantial: pasta, polenta, local cheeses, and meat dishes. Water comes from the mountain spring. The hut runs year-round, though weekends fill fast in July and August and during Easter week. Showers and toilets are basic but functional. The hut is unguarded in winter, so ring ahead if you plan a cold-season visit. Mobile signal is patchy but reliable enough for emergencies.
Book directly by email or phone—contact details are on rifugio-dedoo.it. For July and August weekends, book 8–10 weeks ahead. May through June and September offer quieter alternatives with the same views. The hut sits on the CAI path network; mention your route when booking so staff know when to expect you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially July–August; weekdays are more flexible. Call the hut directly or check rifugio.net for availability.
Typically open June through September for full service; weekends only in shoulder seasons. Contact the hut by phone to confirm winter weekday access.
Start from Forni Avoltri village and follow the river path through forest for 2.5 hours, gaining 600m steadily; in winter, park lower and add 45 minutes to the approach.
40 beds in shared rooms and simple meals (pasta, soups, local dishes). Showers are available; bring a headlamp and sleeping bag liner.
Yes—the approach is straightforward, never steep, and rarely crowded, making it good for families with hill-walking experience; the ridge walks above require scrambling experience.
Location
46.6007, 12.5536
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 320 835 5928
- Website
- http://www.rifugiodedoo.it/
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