Refuge Pian dei Ciclamini
3.4Rifugio Pian dei Ciclamini
Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Rifugio Pian dei Ciclamini sits at 1,529m in the Carnian Alps of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Reach it from Forni di Sopra village via the Ghedina Valley trail—allow 2.5 hours for the 7.5km approach on a well-marked path. The hut works as a base for ridge walks toward Cima Nudo and loops through beech forest that shift to dwarf pine at higher elevation.
The rifugio has 40 beds across mixed dormitories and double rooms. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) costs around €50–60 per person. The kitchen serves straightforward regional cooking: pasta e fagioli, polenta with game, local cheeses. Hot showers are available (rare at this elevation). The hut operates year-round but staff confirm opening dates before visiting November–February. Mobile coverage is patchy; bring offline maps.
Book direct by email or phone—8 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. June and September are quieter and reliable for last-minute visits. The rifugio fills during school holidays and CAI group outings. Winter access depends on snow conditions; contact the guardian before attempting off-season visits.
The rifugio has 40 beds across mixed dormitories and double rooms. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) costs around €50–60 per person. The kitchen serves straightforward regional cooking: pasta e fagioli, polenta with game, local cheeses. Hot showers are available (rare at this elevation). The hut operates year-round but staff confirm opening dates before visiting November–February. Mobile coverage is patchy; bring offline maps.
Book direct by email or phone—8 weeks ahead for July and August weekends. June and September are quieter and reliable for last-minute visits. The rifugio fills during school holidays and CAI group outings. Winter access depends on snow conditions; contact the guardian before attempting off-season visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August; weekdays outside peak season can often be arranged with shorter notice. Call the hut directly or check rifugio.net for availability.
It's typically staffed June through September, with reduced service in shoulder months; confirm exact dates before visiting since Alpine huts vary yearly.
Start from Forni di Sopra village and follow the Ghedina Valley trail—2.5 hours, 7.5km on a well-marked path with steady but manageable elevation gain.
Half-board (dinner and breakfast) runs €50–60 per person; the hut has 40 beds in mixed dormitories and double rooms, with basic facilities typical of Alpine rifugi.
Yes—the approach from Forni di Sopra is straightforward and well-marked, making it ideal for hikers new to the Carnian Alps; it also works as a solid base for ridge walks toward Cima Nudo.
Location
46.3051, 13.3226
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3.4
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Quick Facts
- Total
- 40
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Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 0432 787360 - 348 7690918
- Website
- https://rifugiopiandeiciclamini.it/
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