Alpine Dairy Monte Sole Alta
2.9Malga Monte Sole Alta
About
Malga Monte Sole Alta sits at 2,048m on the high pastures between Val di Non and Val di Sole in Trentino. Reach it from Commezzadura in about 3 hours on foot via marked trails through alpine meadow. The hut lies on the CAI route network and serves as a natural halt for walkers crossing between the two valleys.
The malga operates as a working alpine dairy and simple refuge with 11 beds split across basic rooms. Meals focus on local Trentino fare and dairy products made on-site. Water comes from mountain springs. The hut runs seasonally from June through September, closing during heavy snow. Facilities are rustic—expect no electricity in sleeping areas and shared bathroom facilities. This is a working farm refuge, not a service hut with commercial amenities.
Call ahead to book and check current opening dates. July and August fill quickly. The hut accepts small groups but prioritizes walkers on valley-crossing routes. Phone is the only reliable booking method—no email or online system. Arrive by early afternoon to secure dinner service. The location rewards hikers seeking solitude and willing to accept basic conditions in exchange for authentic high-altitude pastoral experience.
The malga operates as a working alpine dairy and simple refuge with 11 beds split across basic rooms. Meals focus on local Trentino fare and dairy products made on-site. Water comes from mountain springs. The hut runs seasonally from June through September, closing during heavy snow. Facilities are rustic—expect no electricity in sleeping areas and shared bathroom facilities. This is a working farm refuge, not a service hut with commercial amenities.
Call ahead to book and check current opening dates. July and August fill quickly. The hut accepts small groups but prioritizes walkers on valley-crossing routes. Phone is the only reliable booking method—no email or online system. Arrive by early afternoon to secure dinner service. The location rewards hikers seeking solitude and willing to accept basic conditions in exchange for authentic high-altitude pastoral experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead, especially weekends and July-August; call ahead to confirm availability since it's a small 11-bed operation. Contact them directly by phone or check rifugi.net for current booking options.
Typically open June through September during the hiking season; confirm exact dates with the hut directly as alpine dairies often adjust based on weather and staffing.
Start from Commezzadura and follow marked CAI trails through alpine meadows for approximately 3 hours to reach 2,048m. The route is straightforward and well-signposted across the high pastures between Val di Non and Val di Sole.
11 beds in basic rooms, meals featuring Trentino specialties and on-site dairy products; expect simple alpine hut standards without frills. Bring your own toiletries and confirm shower availability when booking.
Yes—the 3-hour approach from Commezzadura is moderate terrain through meadows, manageable for fit families and hiking beginners with decent fitness. The established CAI route and working dairy setting make it a straightforward introduction to high-altitude hut hiking.
Location
46.3926, 10.7715
HutLists Score
2.9
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
- Total
- 11
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0463 636095; +39 339 1310314
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