Prima Baita Malachino
2.7
Veneto, Italy
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Prima Baita Malachino sits at 2,035m on the western flank of Monte Malachino in the Pale di San Martino massif, Veneto. Reach it from Passo Rolle (2,007m) in 1.5 hours via a clear trail that climbs northeast through larch forest and alpine meadow. The hut lies on the main route between Passo Rolle and Rifugio Fedare, making it a natural stop for through-walkers crossing the plateau.
The hut offers basic refuge for 40 people in shared dorms. Meals are simple but filling—expect pasta, polenta, or soup rather than refined cooking. You can drink water and buy drinks and snacks without staying overnight. The kitchen handles group bookings well. The hut operates mid-June to late September, closing early if snow returns. Toilet and washroom facilities are functional; showers are not available.
Book directly by phone or email. July and August weekends fill weeks ahead—aim for 3 weeks' notice minimum. Weekday visits in June or September rarely need advance booking. The hut is family-friendly and popular with guided groups, so expect company on Sundays. If you're hiking the Pale di San Martino circuit, confirm opening dates before departure since early-season snow can force delays.
The hut offers basic refuge for 40 people in shared dorms. Meals are simple but filling—expect pasta, polenta, or soup rather than refined cooking. You can drink water and buy drinks and snacks without staying overnight. The kitchen handles group bookings well. The hut operates mid-June to late September, closing early if snow returns. Toilet and washroom facilities are functional; showers are not available.
Book directly by phone or email. July and August weekends fill weeks ahead—aim for 3 weeks' notice minimum. Weekday visits in June or September rarely need advance booking. The hut is family-friendly and popular with guided groups, so expect company on Sundays. If you're hiking the Pale di San Martino circuit, confirm opening dates before departure since early-season snow can force delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2-3 weeks ahead during July-August, earlier for weekends. Contact the hut directly or use rifugio.net; check CAI listings for current contact details since Prima Baita Malachino is a basic refuge.
Typically open June through September, weather-dependent; call ahead in shoulder months as staffing varies for this smaller operation.
Start from Passo Rolle (2,007m) and hike northeast 1.5 hours on a clear marked trail through larch forest and meadow to 2,035m—straightforward terrain.
40 bunks in shared dorms, basic meals (pasta, polenta), and likely no shower—bring wet wipes and expect mountain-hut minimalism.
Yes for fit families; the 1.5-hour approach from Passo Rolle is gentle, but the hut is basic so kids need to handle simple accommodation and shared facilities.
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46.2775, 11.1061
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2.7
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