Cuisine
Restaurant – Authentic Carnic cuisine
Carnic cuisine made with local, seasonal ingredients — many sourced directly from the malga. Warm, informal atmosphere with mountain views.
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A true alpine refuge at 1,700 metres, where unspoilt nature and mountain tradition come together to give you peace and authenticity.
Traditional Friulian cuisine, alpine rooms and a warm welcome for hikers in the Carnic Alps, at Forni Avoltri. Essential, carefully curated services for those seeking nature, peace and genuine mountain life.
Cuisine
Carnic cuisine made with local, seasonal ingredients — many sourced directly from the malga. Warm, informal atmosphere with mountain views.
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Rest
Alpine-style rooms at 1,700 metres in the Carnic Alps. A simple, well-kept stay amid silence, clean air and open mountain views.
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Nature
A stop on the CAI 144 and 145 trails, between Monte Coglians, Rifugio Marinelli and Lago Volaia. Perfect for a break, a meal or an overnight stay.
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Together
Spaces for groups, families and small retreats immersed in nature. A cosy setting to share time and activities far from the city.
Find out more →Dining, overnight stays, a stop for hikers and a welcome for groups — everything grows from a simple idea of hospitality that is genuine and rooted in the land.
Traditional Friulian cooking made with local, seasonal ingredients — many sourced directly from the malga. Classic Carnic dishes such as frico, cjarsons and polenta, served in a warm, informal setting with mountain views.
Simple, well-kept and welcoming rooms for those seeking rest, fresh air and a genuine mountain stay. The rate includes breakfast and dinner in an honest, no-frills formula.
Situated along the CAI 144 and 145 trails, the malga is a reference point for hikers heading towards Monte Coglians, Rifugio Marinelli and Lago Volaia. Perfect for a break, a meal or an overnight stop along the way.
The malga is well suited to groups, families and small retreats looking for a quiet, nature-immersed environment. Stays can be organised on request with flexible use of spaces.
A few glimpses of the malga, the interiors, the rooms and the kitchen. Head to the full gallery for a better feel of the Morareto atmosphere.
Quick answers to the questions we receive most often about overnight stays, the restaurant, getting here and your visit.
The malga is located above Forni Avoltri and can be reached both on foot and by car. From Rifugio Tolazzi you can hike up through the forest in about 45 minutes — the most scenic and recommended way to arrive.
Alternatively, you can drive up a dirt road with a few hairpin bends. It's simpler, but far less evocative.
Yes, we have cosy alpine-style rooms for those seeking silence, simplicity and a genuine mountain stay. Booking is recommended, especially during peak periods.
Yes, booking is always advisable. It allows us to organise the best possible welcome and deliver a more attentive service, especially at weekends and during the summer months.
Absolutely. The malga is an ideal stop for those walking the CAI 144 and 145 trails and looking for a rest stop or a place to eat and recover.
Yes, the venue is well suited to families, organised groups and small retreats seeking tranquillity, nature and a warm atmosphere. We recommend contacting us in advance to discuss availability and logistics.
Yes, Wi-Fi is available in the common areas. Coverage may be limited at altitude — the best connection here is the one with the mountain.
Yes, pets are welcome. We simply ask that they are kept under control and in respect of other guests and the surrounding environment.
We accept cash and digital payments. At altitude the connection can be unreliable, so cash is always the safest option.
The rate is per person, per night and includes the room, use of shared bathrooms with other guests, breakfast and dinner — one main dish of your choice plus a side.
Rooms are private, while bathrooms are shared with other guests in the property.
The malga has 5 rooms with approximately 20 beds in total, so you may share facilities with other guests, especially during busier periods.
This is a simple, typical mountain arrangement — designed for those who seek an authentic experience without formality.
Words from those who have already experienced Morareto — the food, the welcome and the real mountain.
"Beautiful place, excellent and generous food made with local ingredients. Warm welcome and a truly authentic atmosphere."
— Google Review"We stopped here after a hike: great food, quick service and very friendly staff. We left already wanting to come back."
— Google Review"Welcomed like family, authentic Carnic dishes and a truly unique natural setting. An experience that goes well beyond a simple lunch."
— Google Review
After years in restaurants and cocktail bars, Matteo and Giada decided to slow down and chase a dream: bringing new life to Malga Morareto, at almost 1,800 metres above sea level.
Today they welcome guests with the same passion that led them to leave the city's frantic pace behind and choose a more authentic life — one made of nature, simplicity and true hospitality.
Discover our storyFor lunches, overnight stays or group visits we recommend contacting us in advance.
You'll find us above Forni Avoltri, along the CAI 144 and 145 trails — a destination for those who take the mountains seriously.
Booking is recommended for overnight stays.