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Italian mountain hut operational challenges

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Mountain hut operators in Italy are grappling with the dual pressures of overtourism and resource scarcity. In the Dolomites, low snowfall and reduced rainfall have led to severe water shortages. Francesco Abbruscato, president of the Italian Alpine Club (CAI) in Veneto, noted that operators lack the resources to manage current guest volumes. In some instances, water must be transported to huts via helicopter, and some operators face the possibility of suspending operations due to the lack of a reliable supply. To manage these constraints, some operators are now considering limiting reservations. Beyond resource management, tensions have emerged between tourism and local communities. In the Apuan Alps of Tuscany, operators at Rifugio Adelmo Puliti reported that residents of Arni have been harassing hikers. In response, operators removed hiking trail signs and ~~advised~~ have begun creating new routes to advise visitors to avoid paths near local homes.

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