Lyfialm - Malga Lifi
3.9
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Lyfialm sits at 2,050m on the Latemar Plateau in the Dolomites, above the village of Predazzo in Val di Fiemme. Reach it from Predazzo in 2 hours by hiking the well-marked path through larch forest and alpine meadow, or from Cavalese via the Passo del Brocon in 3 hours. The approach is steady and moderate throughout. You can also access it from Tiers/Tierser Alpl valley on the far side of the plateau for a longer traverse.
The rifugio offers 20–25 beds in simple dorm rooms and a handful of private doubles. The kitchen serves Trentino mountain cooking: casunziei, speck, and local cheeses. Breakfast and half-board options are available. Facilities include hot showers and a basic bar. It operates year-round, though conditions above 2,000m dictate whether the approach is passable in winter—check conditions before you go in snow season. The hut works as a base for walks across the Latemar Plateau and the Dolomites high route network.
Book direct with the hut by phone or email. July and August fill quickly; aim to reserve at least 4 weeks ahead for peak season. Spring and September are quieter but offer reliable weather. This is a working malga (alpine dairy), so understand that farming operations take priority and facilities may change seasonally.
The rifugio offers 20–25 beds in simple dorm rooms and a handful of private doubles. The kitchen serves Trentino mountain cooking: casunziei, speck, and local cheeses. Breakfast and half-board options are available. Facilities include hot showers and a basic bar. It operates year-round, though conditions above 2,000m dictate whether the approach is passable in winter—check conditions before you go in snow season. The hut works as a base for walks across the Latemar Plateau and the Dolomites high route network.
Book direct with the hut by phone or email. July and August fill quickly; aim to reserve at least 4 weeks ahead for peak season. Spring and September are quieter but offer reliable weather. This is a working malga (alpine dairy), so understand that farming operations take priority and facilities may change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August); shoulder months need less notice. Contact the rifugio directly or use rifugio.net and cai.it for reservations.
Typically open June through September; confirm exact dates before visiting as Alpine huts vary by snow conditions and staffing.
From Predazzo village (2 hours via marked trail through larch forest and meadow) is the most direct approach; Cavalese via Passo del Brocon takes 3 hours and is steadier terrain.
20–25 beds in dorm rooms plus a few private rooms; expect simple accommodation, basic meals (dinner and breakfast included with bed), and no shower facilities—typical for Dolomites malgas at this elevation.
Yes—the approach from Predazzo is moderate and well-marked, making it accessible for fit families and hiking novices; the 2-hour walk avoids technical terrain.
Location
46.5038, 10.7030
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3.9
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