About
Rifugio Mario Premuda sits at 1,315m on Monte Carso in the Julian Alps, northeast of Trieste. Reach it from the Monrupino plateau in about 2 hours on foot via waymarked paths through beech forest and limestone karst terrain. The approach crosses typical Karst landscape: sparse vegetation, bare rock, and seasonal streams. Most hikers start from the village of Monrupino (520m), which is accessible by car from Trieste, 30km south.
The rifugio holds 60 beds in shared rooms and serves three meals daily during the season. Water is from a spring near the hut. The kitchen provides hearty mountain food suited to day hikers and those doing longer traverses across the Carso plateau. Half-board is available. The hut opens year-round but staff presence varies—confirm opening dates before visiting, especially in winter. Electricity is solar-powered; there is no shower, though washing facilities exist.
The Società Alpina delle Giulie (Trieste section of CAI) manages the hut. Book by phone directly with the rifugio. July and August are busy; book 2–3 months ahead for these months. May through October sees the most reliable staffing. The hut serves hikers exploring the Carso plateau and those doing the Sentiero Italia long-distance route. Winter visits require advance notice to ensure the guardian is present.
The rifugio holds 60 beds in shared rooms and serves three meals daily during the season. Water is from a spring near the hut. The kitchen provides hearty mountain food suited to day hikers and those doing longer traverses across the Carso plateau. Half-board is available. The hut opens year-round but staff presence varies—confirm opening dates before visiting, especially in winter. Electricity is solar-powered; there is no shower, though washing facilities exist.
The Società Alpina delle Giulie (Trieste section of CAI) manages the hut. Book by phone directly with the rifugio. July and August are busy; book 2–3 months ahead for these months. May through October sees the most reliable staffing. The hut serves hikers exploring the Carso plateau and those doing the Sentiero Italia long-distance route. Winter visits require advance notice to ensure the guardian is present.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August; weekdays outside peak season need less notice. Call the rifugio directly or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability and reservations.
Most Italian Alpine huts in Friuli Venezia Giulia operate May through October, with extended hours July–August; contact the rifugio by phone to confirm exact opening dates for your visit.
Start from Monrupino village (accessible by car from Trieste, 30km south) and follow waymarked paths through beech forest and karst terrain for roughly 2 hours to reach 1,315m.
The rifugio has 60 beds in shared rooms and serves three meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner); confirm shower availability and meal options when booking.
Yes—the 2-hour approach from Monrupino is moderate and well-marked, making it accessible for fit beginners comfortable with limestone karst terrain and basic Alpine hiking.
Location
45.6194, 13.8658
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI Società Alpina delle Giulie (sez. di Trieste del CAI)
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 040 2037027
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