Rifugio Scotter-Palatini
3.4About
Rifugio Scotter-Palatini sits at 1,580m in the Julian Alps near Tarvisio, on the border between Italy and Slovenia. The hut sits on the Sella Nevea plateau, a hiking and ski touring hub. Approach from Tarvisio town takes 2.5 to 3 hours on foot via marked trails. The nearest road access is via cable car or summer jeep road, reducing hiking time to around 1 hour if you're short on time.
The rifugio has 24 beds across 8 private rooms, making it a solid choice if you want to avoid dormitories. Half-board is standard: dinner and breakfast come with the room. The kitchen serves hearty mountain food. Winter and summer seasons run most of the year, though contact ahead to confirm opening dates. There's no WiFi, so plan on genuine downtime. The hut makes a natural base for day hikes across the Sella Nevea plateau or as a stop on longer traverses toward the Slovenian side.
Phone the hut directly to book, especially for July and August weekends when beds fill 4 to 6 weeks in advance. Shoulder seasons (June and September) are more relaxed. Get the number from the website contact details before you call—Italian mountain huts rarely answer email promptly.
The rifugio has 24 beds across 8 private rooms, making it a solid choice if you want to avoid dormitories. Half-board is standard: dinner and breakfast come with the room. The kitchen serves hearty mountain food. Winter and summer seasons run most of the year, though contact ahead to confirm opening dates. There's no WiFi, so plan on genuine downtime. The hut makes a natural base for day hikes across the Sella Nevea plateau or as a stop on longer traverses toward the Slovenian side.
Phone the hut directly to book, especially for July and August weekends when beds fill 4 to 6 weeks in advance. Shoulder seasons (June and September) are more relaxed. Get the number from the website contact details before you call—Italian mountain huts rarely answer email promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book by phone as far ahead as possible, especially for weekends and July–August; this small hut fills quickly given its 24-bed capacity.
Open year-round, though staffing is consistent during the main hiking season (June to September) and ski touring season (December to March).
From Tarvisio town, hike 2.5–3 hours via marked trails, or use the cable car or summer jeep road to Sella Nevea and hike the final 1 hour.
The hut offers 8 private rooms with 24 beds total—no dormitories—and serves meals; there is no WiFi, so plan accordingly.
Yes; the trail from Tarvisio is well-marked and moderate, and the cable car option makes it accessible for those wanting to skip the longest climb.
Location
46.4721, 12.2359
HutLists Score
3.4
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Total
- 24
- Private rooms
- 8
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0436 99035
- Website
- http://www.rifugioscotter.it/
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