Alpine Dairy Faé -Malga Doss del Bue
3.8Malga Faé -Malga Doss del Bue
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Malga Faé sits at 1,031m in the foothills above the Astico valley, a 90-minute walk from the village of Roana on the Asiago plateau. The trail climbs steadily through mixed forest—well-marked and moderate. This is low-elevation Alpine terrain, not a peak hut, so it works best as a waypoint on longer traverse routes or a training walk for families.
The malga operates seasonally as both a working dairy farm and simple hiker's stop. Expect basic accommodation in a handful of rooms with shared facilities. Meals focus on local cheese, milk products, and seasonal vegetables from the farm. The kitchen is functional rather than refined. Most visitors stop for lunch or refreshments rather than overnight. The hut closes October through April.
Advance booking is essential in summer weekends; contact directly via CAI networks or local Roana tourism. July and August fill quickly. The hut lies on CAI trail 850 (Asiago High Route), so expect heavier foot traffic during school holidays. The nearby Malga Doss del Bue extension offers additional accommodation.
The malga operates seasonally as both a working dairy farm and simple hiker's stop. Expect basic accommodation in a handful of rooms with shared facilities. Meals focus on local cheese, milk products, and seasonal vegetables from the farm. The kitchen is functional rather than refined. Most visitors stop for lunch or refreshments rather than overnight. The hut closes October through April.
Advance booking is essential in summer weekends; contact directly via CAI networks or local Roana tourism. July and August fill quickly. The hut lies on CAI trail 850 (Asiago High Route), so expect heavier foot traffic during school holidays. The nearby Malga Doss del Bue extension offers additional accommodation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (summer weekends); this is a working malga with limited rooms, not a full rifugio. Contact directly by phone or through rifugio.net—check for current details as some malghe don't have formal booking systems.
Open roughly June to September as a staffed hiker's stop tied to dairy operations; exact dates vary by year, so confirm before planning. Winter access depends on snow and malga operations.
Start from Roana village on the Asiago plateau and follow the well-marked trail uphill through mixed forest for 90 minutes to reach 1,031m. It's a straightforward moderate climb with no scrambling.
Expect simple accommodation in shared rooms and basic shared bathrooms; meals are typically home-cooked dairy fare and limited—bring snacks and confirm meal availability when booking. No shower facilities are standard at working malghe at this elevation.
Yes—the 90-minute approach is moderate and family-friendly with no exposure, making it ideal as a training walk or a waypoint on longer Asiago plateau traverses. It's not a peak destination but a working farm experience.
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45.9831, 11.2048
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