Malga Stia
2.9
Veneto, Italy
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Malga Stia sits at 1,900m on the eastern slopes of the Brenta Dolomites, above the Val d'Ambiez. Reach it in 2.5 hours from Rifugio Nambino (1,425m) via a consistent climb through mixed woodland and alpine pasture. The trail is well-marked and non-technical. You can also approach from Madonna di Campiglio, though this adds 3 hours to your day.
The hut operates as a working dairy farm and simple mountain refuge. It has 15–20 bed spaces in basic dormitory rooms, cold running water, and squat toilets. Meals are straightforward: hearty pasta, polenta, and grilled meat from the farm. They serve breakfast and dinner if you book ahead. The atmosphere is genuinely rural—expect to share space with the owner's family and working dogs. Open June through September, depending on snow and weather.
Book directly by phone (+39 0465 441263) at least one week ahead, longer if you're coming during July or August weekends. There's no email or online system. Payment is cash only. Malga Stia works best as a single night's stop rather than a base camp; the isolation and basic setup suit hikers who value authenticity over comfort.
The hut operates as a working dairy farm and simple mountain refuge. It has 15–20 bed spaces in basic dormitory rooms, cold running water, and squat toilets. Meals are straightforward: hearty pasta, polenta, and grilled meat from the farm. They serve breakfast and dinner if you book ahead. The atmosphere is genuinely rural—expect to share space with the owner's family and working dogs. Open June through September, depending on snow and weather.
Book directly by phone (+39 0465 441263) at least one week ahead, longer if you're coming during July or August weekends. There's no email or online system. Payment is cash only. Malga Stia works best as a single night's stop rather than a base camp; the isolation and basic setup suit hikers who value authenticity over comfort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; shoulder season (June, September) is more flexible. Contact the hut directly by phone or email, as they don't use online booking systems.
Malga Stia is staffed from late June to late September, closing during winter and shoulder seasons.
Hike 2.5 hours from Rifugio Nambino (1,425m) via a well-marked trail with consistent but steady climbing; alternatively, 5.5 hours from Madonna di Campiglio.
15–20 bed spaces in basic dormitory rooms with cold running water; meals are simple mountain fare, often featuring dairy products from their working farm.
Yes—the trail from Nambino is non-technical with no scrambling, though the 2.5-hour climb requires basic fitness; families with mountain experience will find it manageable.
Location
46.3213, 11.8730
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