Malga Federa
3.7
Veneto, Italy
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Malga Federa sits at 2,050m in the Dolomites, roughly 45 minutes' walk above the Tre Sorelle road in the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park. Start from the small parking area near Rifugio Sorapis (1,905m) and follow the marked trail north through spruce forest, then alpine pasture. The final section crosses open meadow with views toward Ra Gusela and the surrounding limestone plateaus.
This is a working Alpine dairy farm that doubles as a simple mountain hut. The main building offers basic accommodation in shared dormitories and a few private rooms—15 beds total. The kitchen serves traditional Ladin and Tyrolean meals: expect polenta, speck, cheese, and hearty soups alongside fresh pasta. Breakfast is included with overnight stays. Water runs cold from the spring outside. There's no electricity; gas lamps and a wood stove heat the main room. The hut is open June through September, weather dependent. Facilities are minimal but functional—pit toilets, cold water wash-up, no shower.
Book directly by phone or email as far ahead as possible, especially for weekends and July–August. Capacity fills quickly because of the hut's isolation and authentic appeal. Day-trippers are welcome for meals but notify the owners in advance. Bring cash—card payments are unreliable this far from a road. Plan for slower, quieter conditions than at busy huts; this place rewards those seeking genuine contact with the mountains and minimal infrastructure.
This is a working Alpine dairy farm that doubles as a simple mountain hut. The main building offers basic accommodation in shared dormitories and a few private rooms—15 beds total. The kitchen serves traditional Ladin and Tyrolean meals: expect polenta, speck, cheese, and hearty soups alongside fresh pasta. Breakfast is included with overnight stays. Water runs cold from the spring outside. There's no electricity; gas lamps and a wood stove heat the main room. The hut is open June through September, weather dependent. Facilities are minimal but functional—pit toilets, cold water wash-up, no shower.
Book directly by phone or email as far ahead as possible, especially for weekends and July–August. Capacity fills quickly because of the hut's isolation and authentic appeal. Day-trippers are welcome for meals but notify the owners in advance. Bring cash—card payments are unreliable this far from a road. Plan for slower, quieter conditions than at busy huts; this place rewards those seeking genuine contact with the mountains and minimal infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; shoulder season (June, September) requires less notice. Contact directly by phone or email—they don't use online booking systems.
Open June to September, typically closed October to May. Call ahead to confirm exact opening and closing dates.
Park at Rifugio Sorapis (1,905m) and hike north on marked trail for 45 minutes; the route climbs 145m through forest and pasture to Malga Federa at 2,050m.
As a working dairy farm, it serves simple food (often featuring their own cheese and dairy products) and offers basic dormitory beds; toilet facilities are available but showers are minimal or absent.
Yes—the 45-minute walk from Rifugio Sorapis is gentle and well-marked, making it accessible for families with older children and recreational hikers; the mountain-farm setting appeals more to those seeking authenticity than comfort.
Location
46.4881, 12.1158
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- Managing club
- private
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- Website
- https://www.malgafedera.eu/
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