Casera Nusieda Alta
1.1
968m
Veneto, Italy
About
Casera Nusieda Alta sits at 968m in the Prealps, accessible via the Val di Nusieda near Gemona in northeastern Italy. The approach takes 1.5 hours on foot from the valley floor, gaining 400m on a well-marked trail through mixed forest that opens to pasture near the hut. This is straightforward hiking terrain suitable for anyone with basic fitness.
The hut operates as a simple mountain refuge with sleeping space for around 20 people in shared dormitories. The keeper serves hot meals and drinks, though supplies are limited—bring cash as card payment is unreliable. Water comes from a spring. The toilet facilities are basic but functional. The hut opens year-round but staffing is inconsistent outside summer months, so verify before visiting in shoulder seasons or winter.
Contact the hut directly by phone before showing up, especially if you plan to stay multiple nights. It fills on weekends during July and August, so book at least 2 weeks ahead for those dates. The hut works best as a base for day hikes in the surrounding Prealps rather than as a high-altitude mountaineering refuge.
The hut operates as a simple mountain refuge with sleeping space for around 20 people in shared dormitories. The keeper serves hot meals and drinks, though supplies are limited—bring cash as card payment is unreliable. Water comes from a spring. The toilet facilities are basic but functional. The hut opens year-round but staffing is inconsistent outside summer months, so verify before visiting in shoulder seasons or winter.
Contact the hut directly by phone before showing up, especially if you plan to stay multiple nights. It fills on weekends during July and August, so book at least 2 weeks ahead for those dates. The hut works best as a base for day hikes in the surrounding Prealps rather than as a high-altitude mountaineering refuge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; weekdays can often accommodate walk-ins.
Casera Nusieda Alta is staffed from June to September.
Hike 1.5 hours from the valley floor near Gemona via the Val di Nusieda trail, gaining 400m through forest to pasture.
The keeper serves hot meals and drinks; beds are in shared dormitories for around 20 people.
Yes—the trail is well-marked, straightforward terrain that requires only basic fitness.
Quick Facts
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- private
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- Emergency
- Private rooms
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