Refuge Giovanni e Olinto Marinelli
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Refuge Giovanni e Olinto Marinelli

4.3

Rifugio Giovanni e Olinto Marinelli

2,111m Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy Write a review
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About

Rifugio Giovanni e Olinto Marinelli sits at 2,111m in the Julian Alps of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Reach it from the Sella Nevea side of the range. The approach takes 2.5 to 3 hours on marked trails through alpine meadow and scree. Most hikers start from the Sella Nevea parking area at 1,400m. The hut serves as a basecamp for traversing the Julian crest and climbing peaks like Monte Canin to the north.

The rifugio has 30 beds across shared rooms. Meals are simple and filling—expect pasta, risotto, and polenta cooked on-site. Water comes from springs on the mountain. The hut runs from June through September, closing in winter and spring when snow blocks access. Owner Fedrica Ponzoni keeps standards high: the kitchen is clean, portions are generous, and the place fills with serious mountain folk rather than casual tourists.

Book through CAI Sezione di Udine directly by email or phone. July and August weekends book out 2 to 3 months ahead. June and September are quieter. Arriving mid-week gives you better odds of finding space. Bring cash—the hut doesn't always process cards reliably at this elevation. The caretaker speaks Italian primarily, though basic English works for booking requests.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book 2–4 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August; call the rifugio directly using the phone contact listed, or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability and online booking options.
Most Julian Alps huts open June through September, with July–August fully staffed; confirm current dates by calling ahead, as seasonal staffing varies.
Start from Sella Nevea parking area (1,400m) and follow marked trails through alpine meadow and scree for 2.5 to 3 hours to reach the hut at 2,111m.
30 beds in shared rooms; simple, filling meals (pasta, risotto); confirm availability of showers and other amenities by calling ahead.
Yes—the 2.5 to 3-hour approach is moderate and well-marked, making it accessible for fit hikers with alpine experience; families should assess their children's fitness for the elevation gain.

Location

46.5935, 12.8970
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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 Udine

Facilities

Breakfast Half board Meals served Drinking water

Contact & Booking

Email
[email protected]
Phone
+39 0433 779177
Website
https://www.rifugiomarinelli.com/

Activities

Hiking Mountaineering

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