Refuge Luigi Pellarini
5.0Rifugio Luigi Pellarini
About
Rifugio Luigi Pellarini sits at 1,499m in the Julian Alps, on the border between Friuli Venezia Giulia and Slovenia. Access is straightforward from Bovec (Slovenia) via the Soca Valley trail, or from Caporetto. Most hikers reach the rifugio in 2–3 hours from the valley. The location puts you on established routes linking the Italian and Slovenian Alps, making it a natural waypoint for multi-day traverses.
The hut has 30 beds across simple rooms. The kitchen serves hearty meals on request—book ahead if you want dinner. Water comes from the spring outside. There's no shower, but you'll find basic washing facilities. The rifugio runs year-round, though expect reduced staffing and fewer facilities November to March. Winter approaches require avalanche awareness and proper gear.
Contact Rifugio Luigi Pellarini directly by phone or email to book. The hut fills quickly during July and August, especially on weekends—book at least 6 weeks ahead for peak season. Outside summer, booking a few days in advance usually works. The keeper is responsive to email but phone calls during cooking hours (usually 12–14:00 or 18–20:00) are more reliable. Half-board (bed and dinner) is standard; full board is available.
The hut has 30 beds across simple rooms. The kitchen serves hearty meals on request—book ahead if you want dinner. Water comes from the spring outside. There's no shower, but you'll find basic washing facilities. The rifugio runs year-round, though expect reduced staffing and fewer facilities November to March. Winter approaches require avalanche awareness and proper gear.
Contact Rifugio Luigi Pellarini directly by phone or email to book. The hut fills quickly during July and August, especially on weekends—book at least 6 weeks ahead for peak season. Outside summer, booking a few days in advance usually works. The keeper is responsive to email but phone calls during cooking hours (usually 12–14:00 or 18–20:00) are more reliable. Half-board (bed and dinner) is standard; full board is available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August; weekdays outside peak season need less notice. Contact them directly by phone or check rifugi.net for availability.
The rifugio operates year-round but is most reliably staffed June through September; contact them directly by phone to confirm staffing for shoulder seasons.
From Bovec (Slovenia) via the Soca Valley trail or from Caporetto, the hike takes 2–3 hours—straightforward access with no technical difficulty.
The hut has 30 beds in simple rooms and serves hearty meals on request; book food when you reserve your bed. Expect basic Alpine rifugio standards rather than en-suite bathrooms.
Yes—the easy 2–3 hour approach from the valley makes it accessible for families and less experienced hikers. It works well as a first-night hut for multi-day Julian Alps traverses.
Location
46.4404, 13.5087
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5.0
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 333 7999272
- Website
- http://www.rifugiopellarini.com
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