Malga Glatsch, or Glatschalm, sits at around 1,900 metres at the foot of the Odle Group, inside the Puez-Odle Nature Park. It's the kind of place that pleases everyone: a short, easy walk gets you there, and once you arrive you get an open view over the upper Val di Funes, across to the slope where Malga Gampen and Rifugio Genova stand. It's the classic spot to pause after the walk and tuck into traditional South Tyrolean mountain food, from fresh dairy to the day's hot dishes.
The usual route starts from the Zannes car park and climbs gently through the forest on trail number 36, about fifty minutes at an easy pace. The path works for families and for anyone after some peace and quiet, and it stretches nicely into a round of the valley's farmhouses that also takes in the Geisleralm. The Puez-Odle pastures are the green heart of this corner of the Dolomites, a protected area where you'll often run into grazing cattle and the local alpine flora. In winter the same hut makes a fine snowshoeing destination.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Malga Glatsch?
From the Zannes car park, follow trail number 36, which climbs gently through the forest in about fifty minutes. It's an easy route, fine for families, and in winter you can do it on snowshoes.
What can you eat at the hut?
Glatschalm serves traditional South Tyrolean mountain food, with fresh dairy and daily hot dishes. A good, well-earned break with views of the Odle.