Refuge Divisione Julia

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Rifugio Divisione Julia

Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy Write a review
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About

Rifugio Divisione Julia sits at 1,840m on the Montasch plateau in the Julian Alps, deep in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region near the Slovenian border. Reach it from Predil Pass (1,156m) via a 4-hour hike northeast through high meadows and limestone terrain. The route is well-marked but exposed to weather—come prepared. Most hikers approach from the Resia Valley or via the village of Tarcento to the south.

The refuge holds 55 beds across simple rooms. Meals focus on regional Friuli cooking: hearty pastas and local cheeses. The hut has a small bar and provides heating in cooler months. There is no electricity generator, so lights run on solar power and battery backup. Water comes from a spring. The hut opens mid-May through October, depending on snow melt and winter damage. Winter ascents are possible only with mountaineering experience and prior coordination.

Book direct through CAI's online system at cai.it or rifugi.net. July and August fill fast—reserve 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends. The hut sits on a popular east-west trekking route across the Julian Alps, so shoulder seasons (June and September) offer quieter conditions and more reliable availability. Contact the guardian directly if planning visits outside the standard season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends and July-August; weekdays outside peak season often have availability. Contact via rifugiodivisonegjulia.it or call ahead, or use CAI/AVS booking systems for Friuli huts.
Open June through September, staffed daily during season; always check conditions before visiting as weather at 1,840m can close access suddenly.
Start from Predil Pass (1,156m) and hike northeast 4 hours through high meadows on a well-marked but exposed route; approach via Resia Valley or Tarcento to the south.
55 beds in simple shared rooms, meals focus on regional Friuli cooking, basic facilities; showers are cold/limited due to alpine location—expect rustic mountain hut standards.
Not ideal for beginners—the 4-hour approach is exposed to weather and demands solid fitness and navigation skills; better for experienced hikers comfortable with high-altitude exposure.

Location

46.3898, 13.4734
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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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Managing club
CAI Club Alpino Italiano
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55

Facilities

Breakfast Half board Meals served Drinking water

Activities

Hiking

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