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About
Rifugio Nordio-Deffar stands at 1412m in the Julian Alps, in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region. Reach it from Passo Predil (1156m) in about 90 minutes on foot. The hut sits on the main trekking route between Passo Predil and Laghi dei Predil, making it a natural stopping point for multi-day trips across this limestone plateau. The trail is well-marked and gains 250m steadily through forest and open terrain.
The hut has 22 beds in small dormitories and a few private rooms. Meals are available—expect simple, filling mountain food cooked on-site. Showers are available, a rarity at this elevation in the Julian Alps. The hut opens year-round but is quietest October to May. The setting is austere: you're on high pasture surrounded by pale limestone ridges, not surrounded by trees.
Book direct by phone or email through the managing club (AVS, the German-language Alpine club). July and August require booking 4–6 weeks ahead; September to June, a week or two usually suffices. The hut fills quickly on weekends during hiking season. Confirm opening dates before travelling in winter.
The hut has 22 beds in small dormitories and a few private rooms. Meals are available—expect simple, filling mountain food cooked on-site. Showers are available, a rarity at this elevation in the Julian Alps. The hut opens year-round but is quietest October to May. The setting is austere: you're on high pasture surrounded by pale limestone ridges, not surrounded by trees.
Book direct by phone or email through the managing club (AVS, the German-language Alpine club). July and August require booking 4–6 weeks ahead; September to June, a week or two usually suffices. The hut fills quickly on weekends during hiking season. Confirm opening dates before travelling in winter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends and July-August; weekday visits outside peak season need less notice. Contact the hut directly or check rifugi.net for availability and reservations.
Open June through September; staffed daily during this season. Close during winter and shoulder months due to snow and access difficulty.
From Passo Predil (1156m), hike 90 minutes uphill gaining 250m on a well-marked, easy trail through forest and open terrain. The hut sits on the main trekking route to Laghi dei Predil.
22 beds in small dormitories and a few private rooms; hot meals and drinks available. No shower mentioned, so wash facilities are likely basic—typical for high Alpine huts.
Yes—the easy 90-minute approach and modest elevation make it ideal for families and hikers new to multi-day trips. The location on a main trekking route means reliable trail conditions.
Location
46.5588, 13.4826
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5.0
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Total
- 22
Facilities
Showers
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
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