Alpine Dairy Monte Alto
2.0Malga Monte Alto
1,080m
Veneto, Italy
About
Malga Monte Alto sits at 1080m on the high pastures above the Astico Valley in the Veneto Pre-Alps. Reach it from Passo della Crosetta (15 minutes) or from Schio (90 minutes via the Val d'Astico trail). The hut serves as a working dairy farm and working base for seasonal Alpine dairy production.
The rifugio offers simple accommodation and meals centered on its own dairy products. Expect 20–30 beds in basic rooms. The kitchen serves ricotta, cheese, and butter made on-site, plus traditional mountain pasta dishes. Water comes from the mountain spring. There's no electricity beyond essential needs, and heating is by wood stove. The hut operates year-round but staff presence varies seasonally; confirm ahead before winter visits.
Contact the hut directly by phone or walk in. It's not listed on standard booking platforms. Weekends fill quickly during summer hiking season (June–September) and in autumn when the dairy is most active. Call ahead to confirm availability and meals, especially if arriving outside peak season.
The rifugio offers simple accommodation and meals centered on its own dairy products. Expect 20–30 beds in basic rooms. The kitchen serves ricotta, cheese, and butter made on-site, plus traditional mountain pasta dishes. Water comes from the mountain spring. There's no electricity beyond essential needs, and heating is by wood stove. The hut operates year-round but staff presence varies seasonally; confirm ahead before winter visits.
Contact the hut directly by phone or walk in. It's not listed on standard booking platforms. Weekends fill quickly during summer hiking season (June–September) and in autumn when the dairy is most active. Call ahead to confirm availability and meals, especially if arriving outside peak season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead during summer weekends; weekdays are more flexible. Contact them directly via rifugio.net or ask your local CAI section, as this working malga has limited capacity (20–30 beds) and no online system.
Open June through September during the active dairy season; staffing depends on milk production cycles, so confirm dates before visiting.
From Passo della Crosetta allow 15 minutes; from Schio via Val d'Astico trail allow 90 minutes. Both are straightforward hiking with minimal scrambling.
Simple rooms with 20–30 beds, basic bathrooms. Meals feature house-made ricotta, cheese, and butter; bring a sleeping bag liner as sheets aren't always provided at working malgas.
Yes—the 15-minute approach from Passo della Crosetta is ideal for families and beginners, though the hut's working-farm character means fewer creature comforts than staffed rifugios.
Quick Facts
- Season
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- Total
- 25
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- Website