Hühnerspielhütte - Rifugio Gallina
4.3About
Hühnerspielhütte sits at 1868m in the Val di Non, a quiet corner of Trentino that most hikers skip. Reach it from Fondo village (590m) via a steady 4-hour climb through beech forest, or approach from Male in Val di Sole in 3.5 hours. The route is direct hiking, not scrambling—good for a long morning push. A shorter 2-hour option exists from rifugio Monzoni if you're linking huts.
The rifugio operates as a simple mountain shelter with 25 beds spread across small dorms. Self-catering dominates here: bring your own food and fuel your stove. The caretaker keeps the hut functional but basic—expect no hot meals or drinks. Water comes from the spring outside. The building opens late May through September, weather dependent. Winter access requires mountaineering skills and avalanche sense.
Contact the Val di Non tourist office or check rifugi.net for current status before heading up. The hut attracts few visitors, which means no crowds but also no safety net if conditions change. This is a hut for self-reliant hikers comfortable with minimal facilities. Book your supply run carefully: Fondo has a small shop, but stock up in Cles beforehand if you need variety. Weekends can fill in July and August, but this remains a refuge for people who want silence over service.
The rifugio operates as a simple mountain shelter with 25 beds spread across small dorms. Self-catering dominates here: bring your own food and fuel your stove. The caretaker keeps the hut functional but basic—expect no hot meals or drinks. Water comes from the spring outside. The building opens late May through September, weather dependent. Winter access requires mountaineering skills and avalanche sense.
Contact the Val di Non tourist office or check rifugi.net for current status before heading up. The hut attracts few visitors, which means no crowds but also no safety net if conditions change. This is a hut for self-reliant hikers comfortable with minimal facilities. Book your supply run carefully: Fondo has a small shop, but stock up in Cles beforehand if you need variety. Weekends can fill in July and August, but this remains a refuge for people who want silence over service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead for weekends, especially July–August; weekdays are more flexible. Contact the rifugio directly by phone or check rifugio.net or cai.it for availability and current contact details.
It operates as a simple shelter; confirm opening dates with CAI or rifugio.net as staffing varies seasonally, typically June through September for reliable service.
From Fondo village (590m): 4 hours uphill through beech forest; from Male in Val di Sole: 3.5 hours; from Rifugio Monzoni: 2 hours. All routes are direct hiking with no scrambling.
25 beds in small dorms and self-catering setup; bring your own food or check ahead for any meals the caretaker may provide during staffed periods.
Yes for fit families—the routes are straightforward hiking with no technical terrain, though the 4-hour climb from Fondo demands decent fitness; the Monzoni approach is gentler.
Location
46.9426, 11.4686
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Quick Facts
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Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Website
- http://www.huehnerspielhuette.it/
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