Alpine Dairy Bordolona di Sotto
1.5Malga Bordolona di Sotto
1,806m
Veneto, Italy
About
Malga Bordolona di Sotto sits at 1,806m on the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni in the Veneto Dolomites. Reach it from Asiago via the mountain road to Malga Frara, then a well-marked trail descends 45 minutes to the hut. Most hikers approach from the south: from Treschè Conca (bus from Asiago town), hike 2.5 hours north through mixed forest and pasture to arrive. The setting is pastoral—working dairy pasture, not a peak hut—with broad views across the plateau.
This is a working malga (Alpine dairy) that doubles as a rifugio. Capacity runs 20–30 people in simple rooms. The kitchen serves lunch and dinner; bring cash, as card payment may not be reliable. The hut produces its own cheese and butter. Water comes from mountain springs. Toilets are basic. Open June to September; confirm dates ahead, as staffing depends on dairy operations. The hut closes in shoulder months.
Book by phone directly with the hut, not through CAI. Call ahead the day before if arriving for lunch. July and August weekends fill fast. This is not a base for technical climbing or via ferrata—come for walking and to eat cheese made on-site. The hut is family-friendly and suits anyone hiking the plateau trails without needing modern amenities.
This is a working malga (Alpine dairy) that doubles as a rifugio. Capacity runs 20–30 people in simple rooms. The kitchen serves lunch and dinner; bring cash, as card payment may not be reliable. The hut produces its own cheese and butter. Water comes from mountain springs. Toilets are basic. Open June to September; confirm dates ahead, as staffing depends on dairy operations. The hut closes in shoulder months.
Book by phone directly with the hut, not through CAI. Call ahead the day before if arriving for lunch. July and August weekends fill fast. This is not a base for technical climbing or via ferrata—come for walking and to eat cheese made on-site. The hut is family-friendly and suits anyone hiking the plateau trails without needing modern amenities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead during summer weekends; weekdays have more availability. Call ahead or check rifugio.it listings for Malga Bordolona di Sotto, as this working malga operates informally and phone confirmation is essential.
Typically June to September during the grazing season; confirm opening dates before visiting since staffing depends on dairy operations. Winter closures are standard for malghe on the Sette Comuni plateau.
From Treschè Conca (accessible by bus from Asiago), hike 2.5 hours north through forest and pasture; alternatively, take the mountain road to Malga Frara then descend a marked trail for 45 minutes. Both routes are well-marked and straightforward.
Expect simple meals featuring local dairy products (cheese, butter) and seasonal mountain fare; basic dormitory beds; limited or no shower facilities as this is a working malga, not a full-service rifugio.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach is moderate, well-marked, and passes through pastoral landscape without technical difficulty, making it accessible for families comfortable with basic Alpine hut conditions.
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