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About
Rifugio Luigi Zacchi sits at 1,380m in the Gailtal Alps (Carnic Alps), in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region near the Austrian border. Approach the hut from the Sella Nevea road; the final approach is a steep 45-minute walk uphill from the parking area. The hut lies on routes connecting the main Carnic Ridge traverse and serves as a base for day hikes into the surrounding limestone terrain.
The rifugio is small and deliberately quiet—20 beds across basic but clean rooms. Half-board is standard (dinner and breakfast included); packed lunches available. Facilities include a wood stove in the dining area and an outhouse toilet situation typical of high mountain huts at this elevation. The hut operates year-round but expect reduced services and unpredictable access November through March due to snow and weather. Water comes from a spring; showers are not available.
Book directly by email or phone as soon as your dates are fixed. July and August fill quickly, especially weekends. The hut appeals to walkers who want solitude rather than crowds; expect the Carnic Ridge peaks to be busier than this base hut itself. Come self-sufficient on supplies—the nearest shop is 45 minutes downhill. Winter visits require checking conditions beforehand; the access road and final approach can be impassable for days.
The rifugio is small and deliberately quiet—20 beds across basic but clean rooms. Half-board is standard (dinner and breakfast included); packed lunches available. Facilities include a wood stove in the dining area and an outhouse toilet situation typical of high mountain huts at this elevation. The hut operates year-round but expect reduced services and unpredictable access November through March due to snow and weather. Water comes from a spring; showers are not available.
Book directly by email or phone as soon as your dates are fixed. July and August fill quickly, especially weekends. The hut appeals to walkers who want solitude rather than crowds; expect the Carnic Ridge peaks to be busier than this base hut itself. Come self-sufficient on supplies—the nearest shop is 45 minutes downhill. Winter visits require checking conditions beforehand; the access road and final approach can be impassable for days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-4 weeks ahead for weekends and July-August; weekday visits in shoulder season can often be arranged with shorter notice. Call ahead using the phone contact—small rifugios like this fill quickly but may have flexibility for walk-ins on quieter days.
Typical season runs June through September, though exact dates vary yearly. Contact the rifugio directly by phone to confirm current opening dates before planning your trip.
Drive to the Sella Nevea road and park at the trailhead; from there it's a steep 45-minute walk uphill to the hut. The approach is rated easy in terms of technical difficulty but involves significant elevation gain.
The hut has 20 beds in basic clean rooms and serves half-board (dinner and breakfast). Contact ahead to confirm shower availability and any dietary requirements you have.
Yes—the approach is steep but only 45 minutes, and the hut's quiet, small-scale setting suits families wanting genuine Alpine atmosphere without crowds. It's ideal for hikers comfortable with day hikes on limestone terrain in the Carnic Alps.
Location
46.4592, 13.6843
HutLists Score
5.0
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Total
- 20
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 0428 786064
- Website
- http://www.rifugiozacchi.it
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