Malghetto Copai
2.6
Veneto, Italy
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Malghetto Copai sits at 2,010m in the Dolomites above the Val di Zoldo, in the Veneto region. Access from below takes 2.5 hours from Rifugio Fedare or 3 hours from Zoldo Alto. The hut works as a base for traverses across the Nuvolau Group and approaches to Passo Ghedina. Winter access requires ski mountaineering or snowshoe ascent when snow covers the trail.
The rifugio sleeps around 40 people in simple dormitory rooms. Kitchen meals are substantial—expect pasta, polenta, and mountain cheeses. The hut has no shower. Electricity comes from a generator, so headtorches are useful at night. The season runs June through September, with occasional weekends open earlier and later depending on snow. Winter closure is firm.
Book directly by phone or email at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August. The hut fills quickly on weekends during peak season. Bring cash—card payment isn't always reliable at this elevation. The SAC and CAI recognize this rifugio, so membership card holders may receive small discounts.
The rifugio sleeps around 40 people in simple dormitory rooms. Kitchen meals are substantial—expect pasta, polenta, and mountain cheeses. The hut has no shower. Electricity comes from a generator, so headtorches are useful at night. The season runs June through September, with occasional weekends open earlier and later depending on snow. Winter closure is firm.
Book directly by phone or email at least 4 weeks ahead for July and August. The hut fills quickly on weekends during peak season. Bring cash—card payment isn't always reliable at this elevation. The SAC and CAI recognize this rifugio, so membership card holders may receive small discounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead during July-August peak season; shoulder months (June, September) need less notice. Contact via rifugio.net or cai.it, or call ahead to confirm availability and meal service.
Open June through September for standard hiking season; staffing drops significantly in shoulder months. Winter access (October-May) is possible only with ski mountaineering or snowshoes if you contact the guardian in advance.
From Rifugio Fedare allow 2.5 hours; from Zoldo Alto plan 3 hours. Both approaches are straightforward hiking trails; winter ascent requires ski mountaineering skills or snowshoes depending on snow coverage.
Sleeps 40 in basic dormitory rooms with simple amenities; expect no showers. Meals are substantial mountain fare—pasta, polenta, and local cheeses cooked in the kitchen.
Suitable for fit hikers and families comfortable with 3-hour approaches; not ideal for inexperienced walkers. Best used as a mountaineering base for Nuvolau Group traverses and Passo Ghedina approaches rather than a casual overnight destination.
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46.2812, 10.8086
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