Rifugio Maniago
5.0About
Rifugio Maniago sits at 1,730m in Val Zemola, at the head of the valley in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Reach it from the village of Maniago via a 3–4 hour hike gaining 900m. The approach follows forest trails that open onto alpine terrain. Most parties come from the south; approach from the east via Val d'Incarojo is also possible but less common.
The hut has 18 beds split across simple rooms. The dining room seats 40. Meals feature local Friuli cooking—expect hearty pasta, polenta, and local meats. The kitchen serves breakfast and dinner; packed lunches available. Shower facilities exist. Water comes from the spring above the hut. No WiFi. The hut operates as a staffed facility in summer; winter access requires advance arrangements. The building evolved from a basic bivacco into a proper rifugio, though it remains small and straightforward.
Book directly via email or phone through rifugi.cai.it. Contact the Maniago CAI section well ahead for July and August weekends—18 beds fill quickly during school holidays. Midweek slots open up more readily. The hut suits families and mountain bikers exploring the region's trail network. Confirm your arrival time when booking, especially if you plan dinner service.
The hut has 18 beds split across simple rooms. The dining room seats 40. Meals feature local Friuli cooking—expect hearty pasta, polenta, and local meats. The kitchen serves breakfast and dinner; packed lunches available. Shower facilities exist. Water comes from the spring above the hut. No WiFi. The hut operates as a staffed facility in summer; winter access requires advance arrangements. The building evolved from a basic bivacco into a proper rifugio, though it remains small and straightforward.
Book directly via email or phone through rifugi.cai.it. Contact the Maniago CAI section well ahead for July and August weekends—18 beds fill quickly during school holidays. Midweek slots open up more readily. The hut suits families and mountain bikers exploring the region's trail network. Confirm your arrival time when booking, especially if you plan dinner service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 months ahead for July and August via email or the rifugi.cai.it website; phone contact is also available.
Rifugio Maniago is staffed during the summer season; confirm exact dates (typically June–September) by email or phone before planning.
Hike from Maniago village in 3–4 hours, gaining 900m on forest trails that open onto alpine terrain; approach from Val d'Incarojo to the east is possible but less common.
18 beds in simple rooms, hot showers, drinking water, and meals featuring Friuli cooking—hearty pasta, polenta, and local meats; no WiFi.
Yes; the moderate 3–4 hour approach and family-oriented activities (hiking and mountain biking) make it accessible to families with older children comfortable on uphill forest trails.
Location
46.3215, 12.3927
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI Club Alpino Italiano sezione di Maniago
- Total
- 18
Facilities
Showers
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 3793376134
- Website
- https://www.rifugiomaniago.it
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