MALGA ZUGNA
Information
There are at least three good reasons to walk up to the Rifugio Malga Zugna:
1. to surround yourself with nature and enjoy sweeping vistas
2. to reconstruct the events of the Great War on this historic mountain
3. to gaze at the stars from the observatory built here at 1,617 metres above sea level by Rovereto Museum.
The building dates back to the early twentieth century and has been completely renovated by Rovereto District Council. Also recently restored are the vestiges of the war located along the access road and the path that continues over Monte Zugna to Passo Buole.
WALKS
The walk to Passo Buole (1 hour 40 minutes, difficulty E) is of great historical interest for the vestiges of the Great War, which you’ll see along the way after only half an hour’s walk over Monte Zugna. If you make your way up to the refuge along the former military road from Alberedo you’ll come across the so-called “large trench”, a (restored) outpost of the Italian army.
ROUTES FOR FAMILIES
It is advisable to park at the refuge and to follow itineraries around the structure which vary from 30 minutes to 2 hours of walking on simple paths. Forest road suitable for strollers, you can reach the top 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.
More information
Links & documents
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.
