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Bivacco malga Pertega sits at 1,483m in the Val di Non, Trentino-Alto Adige. Reach it from the village of Fondo by hiking northeast through beech forest for 2.5 hours. The trail is well-marked and gains 600m steadily. A shorter approach exists from Sarnonico (2 hours), also ascending through woodland. Both routes converge near the alpine meadow where the bivouac stands.
This is a basic mountain shelter, not a staffed rifugio. It sleeps 8–10 people on wooden bunks with minimal padding. There's no water on-site; collect it from a spring 100m downhill. A small wood stove provides heat. The bivouac is unmanned, so you must be self-sufficient: bring your own food, fuel, and a sleeping bag. It's open year-round, though winter access is cold and exposed. The meadow location offers views north toward the Brenta Dolomites. This works as a basecamp for scrambles on Monte Peller (2,194m) or as an overnight stop on longer ridge traverses.
Book through CAI or check conditions locally before setting out. The hut has no phone or booking system. Arrive early in July and August if you want solitude—this is a popular route for Trentino locals. Winter visits require mountain experience and self-rescue capability. Bring all supplies from Fondo.
This is a basic mountain shelter, not a staffed rifugio. It sleeps 8–10 people on wooden bunks with minimal padding. There's no water on-site; collect it from a spring 100m downhill. A small wood stove provides heat. The bivouac is unmanned, so you must be self-sufficient: bring your own food, fuel, and a sleeping bag. It's open year-round, though winter access is cold and exposed. The meadow location offers views north toward the Brenta Dolomites. This works as a basecamp for scrambles on Monte Peller (2,194m) or as an overnight stop on longer ridge traverses.
Book through CAI or check conditions locally before setting out. The hut has no phone or booking system. Arrive early in July and August if you want solitude—this is a popular route for Trentino locals. Winter visits require mountain experience and self-rescue capability. Bring all supplies from Fondo.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a basic bivouac, not a staffed rifugio, so there's no booking system—it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring a sleeping bag and expect to share tight quarters with other hikers.
As an unmanned bivouac, it's technically open year-round, but practically accessible June through September when snow clears and the approach trail is passable.
Hike northeast from Fondo village through beech forest for 2.5 hours (600m gain), or take the shorter 2-hour route from Sarnonico—both are well-marked and merge near the alpine meadow.
Expect wooden bunks for 8–10 people with minimal padding, no running water or toilet facilities, and no meals—bring all food and water yourself.
Not ideal for beginners due to spartan conditions and self-sufficiency required, but the hiking approach is moderate (steady 600m gain over 2.5 hours) and well-marked, making it feasible for fit hikers new to mountaineering.
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45.8537, 10.6983
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