Pellarini Lodge

Pellarini Lodge, officially known as Rifugio Luigi Pellarini (German: Luigi-Pellarini-Hütte), is a mountain hut located in the Jof Fuart group of the Julian Alps, at an elevation of 1,499 metres above sea level, within the municipality of Tarvisio, Italy. Situated on the northern side of the 2,666-metre Jof Fuart peak, the small hut is typically open from mid-June to mid-September and serves as a base for hikers and climbers exploring the region. The hut was built in 1924 by the Trieste section of the Club Alpino Italiano (CAI) and named after Luigi Pellarini, a member who fell during World War I. It quickly gained popularity, leading to an expansion with a front annex in 1930. In 1931, a hotel-style service was introduced on a trial basis, which was well received by alpinists. After further modernizations, a new version of the hut, designed by Carlo Chersi, president of the Alpine Group, was opened in 1959. The 1976 Friuli earthquake caused significant damage and led to the temporary closure of the hut. In 1988, plans for the current hut were submitted and realized in accordance with modern regulations and guest expectations. Since the second half of the 1990s, the hut has been back in operation. Today, Pellarini Lodge offers basic accommodation and refreshments to visitors. It is accessible from Valbruna (807 m) in about two hours on foot. It also serves as a waypoint for transitions to neighbouring huts: the Corsihütte via the Großelendscharte (4 hours), Rifugio Fratelli Grego (3 hours), and Luschariberg (Monte Lussari) in the municipality of Camporosso (Tarvisio) via the Sattel and Prasnig (CAI path 617) in 3 hours. For summit attempts, the hut provides access to Grande Nabois (2,313 m) via the Nabois saddle in 2¼ hours, and to Jof Fuart (2,666 m) via the northeast gully, a climbing path of difficulty III-IV, in 4 hours. The lodge is a traditional mountain hut, not a luxury hotel, and its brand identity is tied to its history, location, and association with the Italian Alpine Club. It is a well-known stop for hikers in the Julian Alps and represents a piece of alpine heritage in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region.

The Luigi-Pellarini-Hütte was established in 1924 by the Trieste section of the Club Alpino Italiano (CAI) and named in honour of Luigi Pellarini, a member who died in World War I. The hut immediately enjoyed great success, prompting an expansion with a front annex in 1930. In 1931, a hotel service was introduced on a trial basis, which was appreciated by alpinists. After further modernizations, a new version of the hut, designed by Carlo Chersi, president of the Alpine Group, was opened in 1959. The 1976 Friuli earthquake caused significant damage and ultimately led to the temporary closure of the mountain hut. In 1988, the plan for the present-day hut was submitted and realized in accordance with contemporary regulations and guest wishes. Since the second half of the 1990s, it has been back in operation. The hut is located in the Jof-Fuart group (Wischberge) of the Julian Alps at 1,499 m above sea level, in the municipality of Tarvis. It sits on the north side of the 2,666 m high Jof Fuart and is managed from mid-June to mid-September. Access is from Valbruna (807 m) in a walking time of 2 hours. Transitions to neighbouring huts include: to the Corsihütte via the Großelendscharte in 4 hours; to Rifugio Fratelli Grego in 3 hours; to Luschariberg (Monte Lussari), municipality of Camporosso (Tarvisio), via the Sattel and Prasnig (CAI path 617) in 3 hours. Summit ascents: Grande Nabois (2,313 m) via the Nabois saddle in 2¼ hours; Jof-Fuart (2,666 m) via the northeast gully, climbing path of difficulty III-IV, walking time: 4 hours.

• 1990

  Since the second half of the 1990s, the hut has been back in operation.

• 1988

  Plan for the present-day hut submitted and realized.

• 1976

  Friuli earthquake caused significant damage and temporary closure.

• 1959

  New version of the hut, designed by Carlo Chersi, opened.

• 1931

  Hotel service introduced on a trial basis, appreciated by alpinists.

• 1930

  Expanded with a front annex due to great success.

• 1924

  Hut built by the Trieste section of the Club Alpino Italiano (CAI) and named after Luigi Pellarini.

A historic, essential mountain hut in the Julian Alps, offering basic hospitality and a strategic base for alpine excursions.

• Mountain hut accommodation

• Food and beverage service

• Overnight stays for hikers and climbers

1. 1Pellarini Lodge on Wikidatawikidata.org
2. 2Luigi-Pellarini-Hütte on German Wikipediade.wikipedia.org