---
title: "Rifugio Malga Ra Stua"
type: "mountain-hut"
lang: "en"
elevation_m: 1695
capacity: "17 Guests"
opening_dates: "May - October"
region: "Veneto"
locality: "Cortina d'Ampezzo"
url: "https://dolomites-guide.com/mountain-huts/rifugio-malga-ra-stua/"
description: "Guide to Rifugio Malga Ra Stua at 1,695 m near Cortina d'Ampezzo. Small 17-bed malga on the forest trail into the Fanes valley with shuttle."
---

# Rifugio Malga Ra Stua

A quiet former malga on the forest road between Cortina d'Ampezzo and the Fanes valley, offering simple accommodation and a peaceful setting beneath the Tofane massif.

## At a glance

- Elevation: 1695 m
- Capacity: 17 Guests
- Opening: May - October
- Region: Veneto
- Locality: Cortina d'Ampezzo

## Description

Rifugio Malga Ra Stua is located at 1,695 m (5,561 ft) along the gravel road that climbs from **Cortina d'Ampezzo** toward the **Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park**. Originally a working alpine dairy farm, the malga has been converted into a small mountain refuge while retaining its traditional stone and timber character.

The road from **Cortina** is closed to private traffic during summer, but a shuttle service operates from the town center. Alternatively, hikers can walk or cycle the 7 km (4.3 mi) from the parking area at **Ponte Felizon**. The setting is tranquil - the hut sits in a forest clearing with views toward the southern flanks of the **Tofane** and the entrance to the **Val di Fanes**.

With just 17 beds, the refuge is small and fills quickly during peak season. It serves as a practical stopover for trekkers heading into the Fanes from the Cortina side, connecting to trails toward **Rifugio Lavarella** and **Lago di Limo**. The kitchen offers homemade pasta and polenta dishes, and the shaded terrace is a welcome rest spot on warm afternoons.