Refuge Giovanni e Olinto Marinelli
4.3Rifugio Giovanni e Olinto Marinelli
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.
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
HutLists Score
4.3
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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 protected]
- Phone
- +39 0433 779177
- Website
- https://www.rifugiomarinelli.com/
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