Casera Becola

Casera Becola sits at 1,428m in the Carnic Alps on the border between Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Veneto. Reach it from Paularo (Valle del But) via a marked trail that climbs steadily through beech forest for 2.5 hours. The hut works as a base for ridge walks across the Carnic crest and scrambles to peaks like Monte Pal (1,920m). Winter snow often blocks access above 1,200m from December through March.
The hut is a working alpine dairy—Casera means shepherd's hut—and offers 40 beds in simple shared rooms. The kitchen serves hearty mountain meals focused on local ingredients. Facilities include a wood stove for heating and basic washing. There's no electricity, so bring a headlamp. The hut operates year-round but staffing is irregular outside July–September; contact ahead if visiting in shoulder seasons.
Book by phone or email directly with the keeper. July and August need advance notice (1–2 weeks minimum). June and September are quieter and allow walk-ins most days. The hut fills quickly during Italian school holidays (mid-August).