Moderate
About
Rifugio Malghera stands at 1,952m in the Orobian Alps of Lombardy, above the Val Seriana. From Castione della Presolana, the main access takes 3 to 4 hours on marked trail through beech and spruce forest. The hut sits on a working alpine meadow with views across deep valleys. Winter snow often closes routes above 2,000m from November through April.
The rifugio has 40 beds in simple rooms and serves hearty mountain food. Dinner focuses on local Lombardy specialities—think casunziei (ravioli) and polenta—and packed lunches are available for early starts. There's hot water, basic bathrooms, and a wood stove common room. The season runs from Easter through October, with weekends busier than weekdays.
Call ahead to book, especially for summer weekends and July-August. The hut fills with local hikers on Saturdays. Midweek stays in June and September are easier to secure. No email or online booking system operates, so phone booking is essential. Arrive by mid-afternoon to claim your bed and eat with other guests.
The rifugio has 40 beds in simple rooms and serves hearty mountain food. Dinner focuses on local Lombardy specialities—think casunziei (ravioli) and polenta—and packed lunches are available for early starts. There's hot water, basic bathrooms, and a wood stove common room. The season runs from Easter through October, with weekends busier than weekdays.
Call ahead to book, especially for summer weekends and July-August. The hut fills with local hikers on Saturdays. Midweek stays in June and September are easier to secure. No email or online booking system operates, so phone booking is essential. Arrive by mid-afternoon to claim your bed and eat with other guests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead during July–August; shoulder seasons need less notice. Call the hut directly or use rifugio.net and cai.it for availability.
Open May through October; winter snow closes routes above 2,000m from November through April, making reliable access impossible in winter months.
Start from Castione della Presolana and follow marked trail through beech and spruce forest for 3–4 hours on moderate terrain.
40 beds in simple rooms; dinner features local Lombardy specialities like casunziei; showers and basic bathroom facilities standard for mountain rifugios.
Suitable for moderately fit hikers and families with hill-walking experience; the 3–4 hour approach and 1,952m elevation are accessible to experienced day-hikers.
Location
46.3436, 10.1391
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Quick Facts
- Total
- 40
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 333 9258966
- Website
- http://www.rifugiomalghera.it/
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