Moderate
About
Malga Lessinia sits at 1,616m in the Lessini Plateau, a limestone karst landscape in the Veneto Alps above Verona. The plateau offers rolling meadows and clear water sources—good walking territory without technical climbing. Reach the hut from Trabbio (1,200m) by walking northeast through beech forest for 2 hours. From Bosco Chiesanova, the approach takes 1.5 hours across open pasture. Both routes are marked and suitable for fit hikers on established trails.
This is a working mountain dairy (malga), not a full refuge. The hut serves simple food and hot drinks during the day and has basic overnight accommodation. Expect rustic conditions: no showers, cold water only, sleeping platforms in shared rooms. The kitchen prepares local mountain cheese and polenta. Water comes from the spring. The hut operates May through September depending on weather. Owner-managed, it closes outside this window.
Phone ahead to confirm occupancy and food availability before arriving, especially if you plan to stay overnight. This is not a staffed booking operation. The hut suits hikers looking for authentic mountain dairy experience rather than modern comfort. Summer weekends draw day-trippers from Verona, so arrive early or come midweek if you want quiet. No website or online booking system exists.
This is a working mountain dairy (malga), not a full refuge. The hut serves simple food and hot drinks during the day and has basic overnight accommodation. Expect rustic conditions: no showers, cold water only, sleeping platforms in shared rooms. The kitchen prepares local mountain cheese and polenta. Water comes from the spring. The hut operates May through September depending on weather. Owner-managed, it closes outside this window.
Phone ahead to confirm occupancy and food availability before arriving, especially if you plan to stay overnight. This is not a staffed booking operation. The hut suits hikers looking for authentic mountain dairy experience rather than modern comfort. Summer weekends draw day-trippers from Verona, so arrive early or come midweek if you want quiet. No website or online booking system exists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends, especially July-August; weekdays can often accommodate walk-ins. Call ahead to confirm availability and meals, as staffing depends on dairy operations.
Typically open June through September when dairy operations run; exact dates vary by year. Contact by phone before visiting in shoulder months (May, October) to confirm.
Two marked routes: 2 hours from Trabbio (1,200m) northeast through beech forest, or 1.5 hours from Bosco Chiesanova across open pasture—both suitable for fit hikers on established trails.
As a working mountain dairy, Malga Lessinia serves simple meals featuring local dairy products; confirm bed availability and shower facilities when booking by phone, as these vary.
Yes for fit families and experienced hikers—the approaches are non-technical and well-marked, but 1.5-2 hour walks with ~400m elevation gain suit those comfortable on established mountain trails.
Location
45.6963, 11.0079
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0335 257339
- Website
- https://www.rifugiomalgalessinia.it/
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