MALGA ZUGNA
Information
There are at least three good reasons to go up to the Malga Zugna Refuge:
1. immerse yourself in nature and enjoy wide panoramas;
2. reconstruct the events of the Great War on this history-laden mountain;
3. admire the stars from the observatory that the Civic Museum of Rovereto has built at an altitude of 1,617 meters.
The building dates back to the early 1900s and has been completely renovated by the Municipality of Rovereto, but the war testimonies found along the access road have recently been restored as well, leading through Monte Zugna towards Passo Buole.
RECOMMENDED ITINERARIES
The crossing to Passo Buole (1 hour and 40 minutes of walking, difficulty E) is of great historical interest due to the testimonies of the Great War encountered along the route, just half an hour's walk through Monte Zugna.
A path of great historical interest is the one that, starting from the refuge, reaches the places that were the theater of the Great War. Specifically, the area of Coni Zugna, where the main military artifacts of the time were recovered as part of the Peace Path project: aqueduct, military hospital, along with trenches and walkways. Along these sections of the trail, panoramic points towards the Adige Valley and the Baldo Mountain Group, as well as the Pasubio Group, are plentiful. This area can be reached by following the Peace Path (trail marker no. 115) in about 30 minutes from the refuge, and from there you can continue to Passo Buole (where the road from Ala arrives), the “Thermopylae of Italy” that was the site of fierce battles.
FAMILY TRAILS
It is recommended to park at the refuge and explore nearby trails that vary from 30 minutes to 2 hours of walking on easy paths. A forest road accessible with strollers leads to the summit with a walk of about 50 minutes.
National Identification Code: IT022161B8H9LWFN9D
Facilities
Facilities / Services
- ballroom/events room max. pers.: 100
- open all year
- covered parking for motorcycles
- information on the region
- panorama restaurant
- wake-up service
- garage for motorbikes
- motorcycle parking spot
- car parking lot
- free parking
Sports / Leisure time
- darts
- mountain/hiking guide
- nordic walking
- fitness trail
- table tennis
- adventure tours
- football
- snowshoe hiking
- torchlight hike
- hikes/guided hiking tours
Suitability
- singles
- groups
- seniors
- families
- children
- business travelers
- wheelchair accessible
- non-smokers
- young persons
Meals
- à la carte menu
- à la carte restaurant
- home-style cooking
- afternoon snack
- grilled food
- traditional cuisine
- early breakfast
- children's menu
- packed lunch
- gluten-free meals
Sustainability measures
Health and security measures
Contact & Directions
The refuge can be reached by car on a country road from Rovereto towards Albaredo.
On foot it can be reached by walking a stretch of the Peace Trail (trail marker 115) from Castel Dante/Lizzana/Monte di Marco (3 hours of walking, medium-low difficulty), or from Matassone in Vallarsa following trail 118 in 2 hours and 30 minutes of walking (difficulty E).
By ascending to Passo Buole from Ala/San Valentino (2 hours of walking) or from Riva di Vallarsa to Passo Buole (2 hours and 30 minutes of walking), one then reaches the refuge with a gentle climb of an additional hour and 30 minutes.
Check-In/ Check-Out
| Check-In: | 14:00 - 22:00 |
| Check-Out: | 07:00 - 11:00 |
More information
Payment Conditions
Open every day from June 10 to October 15.
From October 16 to June 9, closed weekly on Monday and Tuesday.
Before the excursion, it is advisable to check the actual opening of the refuge by contacting the manager.
Pets are allowed even in common areas.
Wi-Fi available for a fee for staying guests.
Garage available only for motorcycles and bicycles.
The prices indicated for overnight stay (€ 25) are per single bed for one person per night including breakfast.
For full board and half board treatment, please send a request to the facility.
