Demanding
About
Bivacco Malga Nova sits at 1,210m in the Dolomites foothills of Veneto, on the Altopiano di Asiago. The hut is accessible via the CAI trail network from Asiago town (30 minutes by car from Vicenza). Most hikers approach from Rifugio Asiago or the Asiago plateau trails; expect 1.5–2 hours on foot depending on your starting point. The setting offers access to moderate ridge walks and scrambling routes across the plateau.
This is a basic mountain shelter—not a staffed rifugio. It has sleeping capacity for 8–10 people on wooden benches and a stove for heating. There is no warden, no meals served, and no running water. Bring your own food, water, and sleeping bag. The bivacco is open year-round, though winter access depends on snow and avalanche conditions. Check conditions with CAI Asiago before visiting in cold months.
Book ahead by contacting CAI Asiago or the local municipality (Asiago). This is a free shelter, so coordination is simple but essential—small capacity means overlaps cause problems. The plateau is busiest on weekends in July and August. Winter mountaineering routes on the Asiago plateau draw climbers November through March; confirm stable conditions with CAI.
This is a basic mountain shelter—not a staffed rifugio. It has sleeping capacity for 8–10 people on wooden benches and a stove for heating. There is no warden, no meals served, and no running water. Bring your own food, water, and sleeping bag. The bivacco is open year-round, though winter access depends on snow and avalanche conditions. Check conditions with CAI Asiago before visiting in cold months.
Book ahead by contacting CAI Asiago or the local municipality (Asiago). This is a free shelter, so coordination is simple but essential—small capacity means overlaps cause problems. The plateau is busiest on weekends in July and August. Winter mountaineering routes on the Asiago plateau draw climbers November through March; confirm stable conditions with CAI.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bivacco Malga Nova is an unstaffed shelter, so there's no booking system—it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring a sleeping bag and be prepared to share space with other hikers.
As an unstaffed bivacco, it's accessible year-round, though snow and weather make winter approaches serious undertakings. Summer (June–September) is the reliable season.
From Asiago town (30 minutes by car from Vicenza), follow CAI trails across the Altopiano di Asiago; most routes take 1.5–2 hours on foot depending on your trailhead.
This is a basic shelter with sleeping platforms and a roof—no meals, water, or heating provided. You'll need to be self-sufficient with food, water, and a sleeping bag.
It's best for experienced hikers comfortable with basic shelter conditions; the moderate ridge walks and scrambling routes nearby suit intermediate to advanced mountaineers rather than families or novices.
Location
46.0331, 11.1747
HutLists Score
1.2
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- CAI
Contact & Booking
- Website
- https://www.aziendaforestale.tn.it/Strutture-gestite/Altre-strutture/Malga-Nova
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