Alpine Dairy Casera (Soprasasso di sotto)
3.1Malga Casera (Soprasasso di sotto)
About
Malga Casera sits at 1,945m on the Soprasasso plateau in the Dolomites, above the Val di Zoldo in Veneto. Reach it from Colle Santa Lucia (2,239m) in 2 hours, descending northwest through alpine pasture and larch forest. Alternatively, hike from Rifugio Fedare (1,989m) in 1.5 hours. The approach is straightforward terrain, suitable for strong walkers rather than climbers.
This is a working mountain dairy, not a staffed rifugio. It operates seasonally as a simple shelter with basic sleeping platforms and a small kitchen area. Winter conditions often close the hut from November to May. The surrounding plateau offers excellent high-level walking: routes to Soprasasso di sopra (2,497m) take 2–3 hours, and the circuit back to Fedare or Santa Lucia takes 4–5 hours total. Water is available from a spring nearby; bring a water filter or use treated supplies.
Come mid-June to September for reliable access. The hut is often unmanned; confirm current status before visiting by contacting rifugi.net or local CAI groups in Veneto. Crowding is minimal compared to major rifugi. Stock food and fuel in Colle Santa Lucia or carry everything from the valley. This is a refuge for walkers seeking solitude on high terrain, not a destination for hot meals or comfort.
This is a working mountain dairy, not a staffed rifugio. It operates seasonally as a simple shelter with basic sleeping platforms and a small kitchen area. Winter conditions often close the hut from November to May. The surrounding plateau offers excellent high-level walking: routes to Soprasasso di sopra (2,497m) take 2–3 hours, and the circuit back to Fedare or Santa Lucia takes 4–5 hours total. Water is available from a spring nearby; bring a water filter or use treated supplies.
Come mid-June to September for reliable access. The hut is often unmanned; confirm current status before visiting by contacting rifugi.net or local CAI groups in Veneto. Crowding is minimal compared to major rifugi. Stock food and fuel in Colle Santa Lucia or carry everything from the valley. This is a refuge for walkers seeking solitude on high terrain, not a destination for hot meals or comfort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Malga Casera is a working dairy with basic shelter facilities rather than a staffed rifugio, so advance booking isn't typically required or available—treat it as an emergency shelter rather than a planned overnight stop.
It operates seasonally during summer months (roughly June to September) as a working dairy, but staffing is minimal; check with local CAI sections or rifugio.net for exact current status before planning an overnight.
Two approaches: 2 hours from Colle Santa Lucia (2,239m) descending northwest through pasture and larch forest, or 1.5 hours from Rifugio Fedare (1,989m)—both straightforward terrain.
It's a working dairy with basic sleeping platforms and minimal amenities; expect no meals, water, or shower facilities—bring your own food and treat it as emergency shelter only.
The approaches are suitable for strong walkers with basic fitness, but plan to stay at Rifugio Fedare or Rifugio Sorau instead—Malga Casera isn't equipped for comfortable family overnight stays.
Location
46.3819, 10.8264
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