About
Malga Roncher sits at 1,880m in the Asiago Plateau, a working alpine dairy in the heart of the Veneto Dolomites. Reach it from Asiago town (30km south) via the Strada delle 52 Gallerie historic military road, then a steady 2-hour hike northeast through beech forest. The plateau terrain is rolling rather than steep. Most hikers approach from Rifugio Campolongo (1,530m), a 90-minute climb with good trail markers.
The malga operates as a seasonal working dairy, producing cheese from June through September when cattle graze the high pastures. It functions as a simple refuge with 20–25 beds split between shared dormitories. Meals focus on local specialties: cheese, cured meats, hearty soups, and polenta. Full board costs roughly €35–45/night. The hut has no shower; bucket wash only. Phone signal is weak but present. It closes October through May.
Book directly by phone several weeks ahead for weekends, especially July and August. The hut operates on a first-come basis during weekdays. Arrive before 17:00 as kitchen service ends by 19:00. The location draws day-trippers from the plateau towns on sunny weekends, so expect company. This is a working farm, not a hotel—comfort is minimal but authentic. Bring a headtorch; electricity is limited.
The malga operates as a seasonal working dairy, producing cheese from June through September when cattle graze the high pastures. It functions as a simple refuge with 20–25 beds split between shared dormitories. Meals focus on local specialties: cheese, cured meats, hearty soups, and polenta. Full board costs roughly €35–45/night. The hut has no shower; bucket wash only. Phone signal is weak but present. It closes October through May.
Book directly by phone several weeks ahead for weekends, especially July and August. The hut operates on a first-come basis during weekdays. Arrive before 17:00 as kitchen service ends by 19:00. The location draws day-trippers from the plateau towns on sunny weekends, so expect company. This is a working farm, not a hotel—comfort is minimal but authentic. Bring a headtorch; electricity is limited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least 1–2 weeks ahead during peak season (July–August); call ahead since malghe operate on limited staffing. Use the phone contact listed or check rifugio.net for current availability.
Open June through September as a working dairy; closed October–May. Staff presence depends on cheese production and visitor numbers, so always call ahead outside peak summer months.
From Rifugio Campolongo (1,530m), it's a 90-minute climb with well-marked trails through rolling Asiago Plateau terrain; alternatively, approach via the Strada delle 52 Gallerie from Asiago town (30km south) with 2 hours hiking northeast through beech forest.
Expect basic mountain dairy amenities: simple meals and refreshments based on daily production; overnight beds may be limited or unavailable, so confirm in advance. Shower facilities are minimal or absent.
Yes for families with basic hiking experience; the Asiago Plateau terrain is rolling rather than steep, and the 90-minute approach from Campolongo is moderate. It's ideal for those wanting an authentic working-malga experience rather than a full-service rifugio.
Location
45.9979, 11.0250
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