Moderate
About
Rifugio Malga di Mezzo sits at 1950m in the Val di Sole, Trentino-Alto Adige. Reach it from the village of Malè via the Cascata della Nera trail—a steady 2–2.5 hour climb through larch forest and open pasture. The hut serves as a natural stopping point for walkers exploring the Val di Sole network and the surrounding ridgelines. You can also approach from the Passo del Tonale direction if linking multi-day routes.
The rifugio is a working mountain dairy operation with a small walker's section. Capacity is around 15–20 beds in simple rooms. Half-board (dinner, overnight, breakfast) is the standard arrangement. The kitchen serves traditional Trentino food—casunziei (mountain pasta), local cheese, and hearty soups. Water and electricity are basic but reliable. The season runs June through September; snow makes the access trail impassable outside these months. Call ahead if you plan to arrive after 18:00 or want a packed lunch for onward hiking.
Book directly by phone or email. July and August demand advance booking (2–4 weeks). June and September are quieter. The hut staff speak Italian and basic English; email confirmations are slower than phone calls. Bring cash—card facilities are limited. The location is ideal for day-walks across to Rifugio Doss dei Ghedei or as a base for exploring the Adamello-Presanella massif.
The rifugio is a working mountain dairy operation with a small walker's section. Capacity is around 15–20 beds in simple rooms. Half-board (dinner, overnight, breakfast) is the standard arrangement. The kitchen serves traditional Trentino food—casunziei (mountain pasta), local cheese, and hearty soups. Water and electricity are basic but reliable. The season runs June through September; snow makes the access trail impassable outside these months. Call ahead if you plan to arrive after 18:00 or want a packed lunch for onward hiking.
Book directly by phone or email. July and August demand advance booking (2–4 weeks). June and September are quieter. The hut staff speak Italian and basic English; email confirmations are slower than phone calls. Bring cash—card facilities are limited. The location is ideal for day-walks across to Rifugio Doss dei Ghedei or as a base for exploring the Adamello-Presanella massif.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead during July–August, earlier if you're visiting a weekend or holiday. Call ahead on the phone contact listed—many Trentino rifugios prefer direct calls, though you can also check rifugio.net or contact the Val di Sole tourist office for availability.
Typically open late June through September, with peak staffing July–August; confirm opening dates directly as this working dairy operation's schedule can vary by season.
From Malè village, take the Cascata della Nera trail: 2–2.5 hours of steady climbing through larch forest and pasture to 1950m, or approach from Passo del Tonale for multi-day linking.
Expect basic mountain hut provisions: dinner and breakfast included with overnight stays, basic bunk beds, and likely a wash station rather than hot showers (confirm amenities when booking).
Yes—the moderate 2–2.5 hour approach from Malè is accessible for fit families and hikers new to Alpine huts, though the working dairy setting means fewer tourist amenities than staffed rifugios in busier areas.
Location
46.1895, 10.4667
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- SAT
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +39 334 521 6092
- Website
- https://www.rifugiomalgadimezzo.com/
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