Alpine Dairy di Don

Malga di Don sits at 1,662m on the Asiago Plateau in the Veneto Dolomites. Reach it from Asiago town by hiking 2 hours northeast through beech forest and alpine pasture. The route is well-marked and gains 400m steadily. You can also approach from the Brenta plateau to the south, adding 3–4 hours to your trek. The hut works as a base for day walks across the plateau or as a stop on longer traverses linking the Asiago and Brenta areas.

The hut operates as a traditional rifugio and dairy farm (malga). It sleeps around 30 people in simple shared rooms. Meals focus on local Asiago cheese, fresh pasta, and hearty soups. The kitchen serves dinner from 19:00 and breakfast from 07:00. Water and basic toilets are available; showers are limited. The hut opens year-round but staffing and meal service are most reliable June to September. Winter visits are possible but require advance notice.

Book direct by phone or email at least 2 weeks ahead for weekends in July and August. The hut is popular with Italian families and weekenders, so expect company on Saturdays. Winter access depends on snow conditions—confirm feasibility before attempting a visit. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; day visits and packed lunches are available on request.