Moderate
About
Malga Preghena di Sotto sits at 1,911m in the Veneto Dolomites, a working alpine dairy in the Pale di San Martino massif. Reach it from the Passo Rolle road by hiking 2.5 hours northeast through open pasture and larch forest. The route is straightforward and popular with families. Alternatively, approach from the Venegia valley to the north—add another hour and gain more elevation but the scenery justifies it.
This is a traditional malga, not a full mountain hut. The dairy operates seasonally and serves basic refreshments: fresh milk, cheese, and simple plates of mountain food. The setting feels remote despite reasonable access. Sleeping places are minimal or nonexistent; most visitors come for the day to eat and rest before moving on. The hut closes in winter and operates roughly June through September depending on snow melt and weather.
Come here as a lunch stop or afternoon break during a longer traverse of the Pale di San Martino. Stock food supplies beforehand if you're planning an extended stay in the area, as this is a working farm first and a refreshment stop second. Confirm opening dates and current offerings by contacting local CAI sections or checking rifugi.net before your trip.
This is a traditional malga, not a full mountain hut. The dairy operates seasonally and serves basic refreshments: fresh milk, cheese, and simple plates of mountain food. The setting feels remote despite reasonable access. Sleeping places are minimal or nonexistent; most visitors come for the day to eat and rest before moving on. The hut closes in winter and operates roughly June through September depending on snow melt and weather.
Come here as a lunch stop or afternoon break during a longer traverse of the Pale di San Martino. Stock food supplies beforehand if you're planning an extended stay in the area, as this is a working farm first and a refreshment stop second. Confirm opening dates and current offerings by contacting local CAI sections or checking rifugi.net before your trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead during peak season (July-August) by calling ahead or checking rifugio.net; as a working malga, it operates on a smaller scale than full rifugios so availability is limited.
Open mid-June through September, weather dependent; the dairy operates seasonally aligned with cattle grazing, so confirm current status before heading up.
From Passo Rolle: 2.5 hours northeast through pasture and larch forest on a straightforward route; from Venegia valley: add 1 hour with more elevation gain but better scenery.
Expect simple meals and dairy products as it's a working malga, not a full-service rifugio; bring a sleeping bag if staying overnight, as facilities are basic.
Yes—the Passo Rolle approach is straightforward and popular with families, though the 2.5-hour hike requires basic fitness and dry conditions.
Location
46.4249, 10.9045
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HutLists Score
3.8
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Quick Facts
- Season
- Jun 01-12,Sep 16-30 Su 11:00-23:00; Jun 13-26 Sa,Su 11:00-23:00; Jun 27-Sep 15 11:00-23:00
Facilities
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