Refuge Fratelli De Gasperi
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Refuge Fratelli De Gasperi

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Rifugio Fratelli De Gasperi

1,767m Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy Write a review
Moderate

About

Rifugio Fratelli De Gasperi sits at 1,767m in the Carnic Alps of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Approach from the town of Tolmezzo. The hut serves as a base for hiking the Carnic Crest Trail and access routes to peaks like Cima di Monticello. Most trekkers reach it in 3–4 hours from trailheads in the valley below.

The rifugio has 62 beds split across multiple rooms. Meals are available: half-board and full-board options use local ingredients. The kitchen serves simple, substantial food suited to mountain appetites. Water comes from mountain springs. The hut operates year-round but expect reduced services in winter—contact ahead to confirm availability outside peak season. Staff are CAI members who know the surrounding routes well.

Book directly with CAI Sezione di Tolmezzo by phone or email. July and August fill quickly; reserve 2–3 months ahead for these months. June and September are less crowded. The hut sits on popular weekend routes from the Friuli lowlands, so weekends year-round attract local traffic. Weekday visits outside summer give you quieter conditions and easier reservations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead during peak season (July–September); weekends fill faster. Call the hut directly or check rifugio.net for availability.
Typically open June through September, though exact dates vary by year. Contact the hut directly for current opening dates and staffing schedule.
Approach from Tolmezzo in the valley; allow 3–4 hours hiking from valley trailheads to the hut at 1,767m. Well-marked paths lead to the Carnic Crest Trail.
62 beds in shared rooms, hot meals with half-board and full-board options using local ingredients. Expect basic mountain facilities; check directly about shower availability.
Yes—the 3–4 hour approach is moderate, and the hut works well as a hiking base for mixed-ability groups. Families should confirm bed configurations and meal flexibility when booking.

Location

46.5202, 12.6758
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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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Quick Facts

Managing club
CAI Club Alpino Italiano Sezione di Tolmezzo
Total
62

Facilities

Breakfast Half board Meals served Drinking water

Contact & Booking

Email
[email protected]
Phone
+39 0433 466446
Website
https://www.rifdegasperi.it/

Activities

Hiking

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