Moderate
About
Malga Nardis sits at 1,784m in the Val di Non, Trentino. Reach it from Fondo village (35 minutes by car from Cles) via a rough track passable only to high-clearance vehicles or by foot. The walking route from Fondo takes 2.5 hours uphill through mixed forest and meadow. You can also approach from the Passo della Mendola side (1.5 hours). The hut works as a base for day walks into the Dolomites and across to the Brenta massif.
The operation runs as a working dairy farm and rifugio. It sleeps 30–40 people in simple dorm and double rooms. Meals centre on local cheese, milk products, and seasonal mountain fare. The kitchen produces its own ricotta and butter. WiFi works in common areas. Hot water and basic bathrooms are standard. The hut operates year-round but expect reduced services November to March.
Book direct by phone or email at least 4 weeks ahead for weekends June to September. July and August fill fast. Half-board is the standard arrangement. Drive-in access means families and older hikers favour this rifugio over higher, foot-only huts. Winter visits require confirmation of staffing.
The operation runs as a working dairy farm and rifugio. It sleeps 30–40 people in simple dorm and double rooms. Meals centre on local cheese, milk products, and seasonal mountain fare. The kitchen produces its own ricotta and butter. WiFi works in common areas. Hot water and basic bathrooms are standard. The hut operates year-round but expect reduced services November to March.
Book direct by phone or email at least 4 weeks ahead for weekends June to September. July and August fill fast. Half-board is the standard arrangement. Drive-in access means families and older hikers favour this rifugio over higher, foot-only huts. Winter visits require confirmation of staffing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August; weekdays outside peak season need less notice. Contact them directly via rifugio.net or call ahead, as this working farm takes fewer guests than larger huts.
Open June through September, with full staffing during July–August; shoulder months may have limited hours. Check current dates before planning, as a working dairy operation may have variable schedules.
Hike 2.5 hours uphill from Fondo village (via mixed forest and meadow) or 1.5 hours from Passo della Mendola; Fondo is 35 minutes by car from Cles. A rough 4WD track exists from Fondo but is not practical for regular vehicles.
Expect simple rifugio meals (likely featuring farm products) and basic mountain accommodation; showers are limited or cold water only typical of working malgas. Confirm meal options and facilities when booking, as this is a dairy farm first.
Yes for families with hiking experience—the 2.5-hour approach from Fondo is steady but manageable, and the hut's remote setting suits those seeking quieter base-camp hiking rather than technical climbing. Not ideal for young children or those needing modern comforts.
Location
45.9703, 10.7786
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