Alpine Dairy Tuena
1.3Malga Tuena
Veneto, Italy
About
Malga Tuena sits at 1,570m in the Veneto Dolomites, on the high pastures between the Brenta massif and Monte Narda. Reach it from Molveno by hiking 2.5 hours via the Val d'Amola trail, or from Andalo in 3 hours via Passo Grosté. The approach is steady uphill on well-marked paths through beech forest and alpine meadow. This is a working dairy farm, not a refuge in the traditional sense—it operates seasonally when the herds move up to summer pasture.
The malga serves simple meals based on what's made on-site: fresh ricotta, formagelle (small aged cheeses), and dairy-based dishes. Expect communal tables, basic facilities, and an atmosphere of working mountain agriculture rather than tourist hospitality. They don't offer overnight accommodation. Opening depends entirely on the pastoral calendar—typically late May or June through September, but confirm dates before heading up. Capacity is modest; it's not designed for large groups.
Call or email ahead before visiting, especially if you want to guarantee food is available or if you're planning to arrive in a large group. This is a destination for hikers who appreciate authentic mountain dairy operations over polished hut infrastructure. In July and August, weekend crowds are possible despite the remote location.
The malga serves simple meals based on what's made on-site: fresh ricotta, formagelle (small aged cheeses), and dairy-based dishes. Expect communal tables, basic facilities, and an atmosphere of working mountain agriculture rather than tourist hospitality. They don't offer overnight accommodation. Opening depends entirely on the pastoral calendar—typically late May or June through September, but confirm dates before heading up. Capacity is modest; it's not designed for large groups.
Call or email ahead before visiting, especially if you want to guarantee food is available or if you're planning to arrive in a large group. This is a destination for hikers who appreciate authentic mountain dairy operations over polished hut infrastructure. In July and August, weekend crowds are possible despite the remote location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book at least a week ahead by phone to confirm they're operating and have capacity—Malga Tuena is a working dairy farm, not a staffed rifugio, so availability is seasonal and limited. They don't use the standard rifugio booking systems like rifugio.net.
Open seasonally from late spring through early autumn when the dairy herds are on summer pasture; exact dates depend on weather and herd movements, so confirm by phone before planning your visit.
2.5 hours from Molveno via Val d'Amola, or 3 hours from Andalo via Passo Grosté—both routes are steady uphill on well-marked paths through beech forest and alpine meadow to the 1,570m pastures.
Simple farm meals based on dairy products and seasonal availability; expect basic mountain hospitality rather than full rifugio service, with limited shower facilities typical of a working malga.
Yes—the approach is steady rather than steep, well-marked, and takes 2.5–3 hours, making it accessible to families with decent fitness; however, confirm operating status and facilities by phone first, as it's not a traditional rifugio.
Quick Facts
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- Dormitory
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- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +393471701201
- Website
- https://www.malgatuena.it