Stalle Gardelin
2.5About
Stalle Gardelin sits at 1,022m in the Friuli Venezia Giulia Alps, on the border between Italy and Slovenia. Access is from the town of Tarvisio via the Sella Nevea area. The main approach takes 2.5–3 hours on foot from the valley. This is low-altitude hut terrain, useful for acclimatization or as a base for ridge walks and scrambles in the Julian Alps.
The rifugio operates as a simple mountain hut with beds for around 30 people. Half-board and full-board meals are available; the kitchen emphasizes local Friuli cuisine. Facilities include running water and heating. The season runs from June through September, with weekends open in shoulder months depending on staffing. Winter access is unreliable.
Book direct by phone or email at least 2 weeks ahead for weekends; 4–6 weeks for July and August. July weekends fill quickly. The hut manages its own bookings rather than using a central system. Group bookings need 10 days' notice. Arrive with cash; card payment is limited. The keeper lives on-site year-round but winter opening depends on snow conditions and demand.
The rifugio operates as a simple mountain hut with beds for around 30 people. Half-board and full-board meals are available; the kitchen emphasizes local Friuli cuisine. Facilities include running water and heating. The season runs from June through September, with weekends open in shoulder months depending on staffing. Winter access is unreliable.
Book direct by phone or email at least 2 weeks ahead for weekends; 4–6 weeks for July and August. July weekends fill quickly. The hut manages its own bookings rather than using a central system. Group bookings need 10 days' notice. Arrive with cash; card payment is limited. The keeper lives on-site year-round but winter opening depends on snow conditions and demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for summer weekends; weekdays are usually flexible. Contact via rifugio.net or check CAI listings for direct numbers.
Staffed June through September; exact dates vary by year, so confirm before planning. Winter access is possible but unstaffed.
From Tarvisio, approach via Sella Nevea; the main route takes 2.5–3 hours on foot and is demanding with scrambling sections. This is Italian-Slovenian border terrain with exposed terrain in places.
Half-board and full-board available; beds for around 30 people. Standard rifugio setup—expect simple but adequate facilities; confirm shower availability when booking.
No—access is demanding with scrambling and exposure, best for experienced hikers and mountaineers. The elevation (1,022m) is low, but the terrain difficulty makes it unsuitable for families with young children.
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46.3197, 12.8566
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