Cascina Corna Blacca Alta
3.8About
Cascina Corna Blacca Alta stands at 1506m in the Val di Non, Trentino. Reach it from the village of Cles by hiking up the Corna Blacca valley—roughly 2.5 hours on a steady forest trail. The hut sits on the eastern flank of the Corno d'Aquilio massif, making it a logical base for day walks into alpine meadows and scrambles toward the higher peaks.
The rifugio operates year-round and sleeps around 20 people in shared dorms. Meals focus on Trentino specialities: canederli, speck, local cheeses. The kitchen provides packed lunches if you're heading out early. Showers are available but warm water can be erratic in winter. Cell coverage is unreliable; plan accordingly. The hut runs as a simple mountain farm operation, not a commercial resort, so expect basic comfort and authentic mountain hospitality.
Book direct by phone or email at least two weeks ahead, especially for weekends and July–August. The hut fills quickly during autumn weekends when local hikers escape the valley heat. Winter access depends on snow conditions—call ahead to confirm the track is passable. There is no formal CAI or SAT affiliation, so bring cash and confirm payment methods when you call.
The rifugio operates year-round and sleeps around 20 people in shared dorms. Meals focus on Trentino specialities: canederli, speck, local cheeses. The kitchen provides packed lunches if you're heading out early. Showers are available but warm water can be erratic in winter. Cell coverage is unreliable; plan accordingly. The hut runs as a simple mountain farm operation, not a commercial resort, so expect basic comfort and authentic mountain hospitality.
Book direct by phone or email at least two weeks ahead, especially for weekends and July–August. The hut fills quickly during autumn weekends when local hikers escape the valley heat. Winter access depends on snow conditions—call ahead to confirm the track is passable. There is no formal CAI or SAT affiliation, so bring cash and confirm payment methods when you call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead in summer; weekends fill quickly. Contact the hut directly or check rifugio.net for availability and current booking procedures.
Open year-round, though staffing and meal service may be limited in winter—confirm opening dates and services before visiting in December–February.
Hike from Cles village up the Corna Blacca valley on a steady forest trail; the route takes about 2.5 hours to reach the hut at 1506m.
Sleeps around 20 in shared dorms; serves Trentino specialities (canederli, speck, local cheeses) for meals. Confirm shower availability when you book.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach is moderate and well-marked, and the hut is a good base for alpine meadow walks and easy scrambles; experienced families with older children will find it manageable.
Location
45.7957, 10.3752
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