Moderate
About
Rifugio Melegnon sits at 1,600m in the Veneto Alps, accessed via the Asiago plateau. The standard approach is from Asiago town (1,001m), a 4–5 hour hike following marked trails through beech forest and alpine meadow. The hut works as a base for day walks across the plateau and as a waypoint on longer ridge traverses.
The rifugio has 40 beds in simple rooms. Half-board is the standard arrangement; the kitchen produces solid mountain food built around local ingredients. Facilities include hot showers and a dining room that doubles as a common space. The hut operates year-round, though winter visits need advance warning. Mobile signal is unreliable; bring a paper map.
Book by phone well ahead, especially for summer weekends and August. The hut fills quickly during July and August. Spring (May–June) and autumn (September–October) see fewer crowds and better weather stability. Confirm your arrival time when booking—the hut needs to know how many people to feed and when to expect you.
The rifugio has 40 beds in simple rooms. Half-board is the standard arrangement; the kitchen produces solid mountain food built around local ingredients. Facilities include hot showers and a dining room that doubles as a common space. The hut operates year-round, though winter visits need advance warning. Mobile signal is unreliable; bring a paper map.
Book by phone well ahead, especially for summer weekends and August. The hut fills quickly during July and August. Spring (May–June) and autumn (September–October) see fewer crowds and better weather stability. Confirm your arrival time when booking—the hut needs to know how many people to feed and when to expect you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends and July–August; weekdays outside peak season can often be arranged with shorter notice. Call the hut directly or check rifugio.net and cai.it for availability.
Most Veneto plateau huts operate June through September reliably; shoulder months (May, October) depend on snow conditions and staffing. Contact the hut to confirm dates for your visit.
Start from Asiago town (1,001m) and follow marked trails through beech forest and alpine meadow; the hike is 4–5 hours and gains roughly 600m on a moderate gradient. This is the standard approach; other trails access the hut from surrounding valleys.
Half-board is standard, with solid mountain cooking using local ingredients; hot showers are available. The hut has 40 beds in simple shared rooms.
Yes—the 4–5 hour approach from Asiago is moderate and on good trails, making it manageable for fit families and experienced hikers new to the Alps. The plateau location offers easier day walks for acclimatization or bad-weather days.
Location
45.8781, 11.3000
HutLists Score
4.3
Overall
Facilities
Access
Season
Based on facilities, access, and how reliably the hut is open.
Quick Facts
- Total
- 40
Facilities
Breakfast
Half board
Meals served
Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +39 0445 749449
Activities
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