Val Biancoia
Latitudine: 45,826029 | Longitudine: 11,629010
Plateau area/s:
Activities and services
Summer pasturing
Milking
Cheese-making
Production/sales of malga products
Food/drink service
Families with children welcome
Milking
Cheese-making
Production/sales of malga products
Food/drink service
Families with children welcome
– Mountain grazing is the uphill journey of the livestock to the Alpine pasture.
– It is recommended to check the website and social media profiles of the malga for updated activities and services.
Malga Biancoia is located in a valley surrounded by beech woods that extend onto the north slope of Monte Malcroba, close to the refuge of the same name. Its higly productive pastures stretch out between the forest and the white limestone quarries that characterize these areas of the Plateau. Malga Biancoia can be easily reached by car and has a large parking lot. It is the ideal starting point for any of the many trails that go through the beech woods and connect the area to the nearby malgas. A portion of the malga pastures are part of the “Biancoia” ski area, which is popular during the winter season. The CAI 872 Ciscati/Biancoia trail starts near the malga. The Anello dei Tre Confini also passes nearby, a route almost 20 km long on a dirt road which takes travellers to discover the south-east area of the Plateau, on the edge that dominates the Veneto plain and the Canale di Brenta, viable also for shorter stretches.
Competent body:
Comune di LUSIANA CONCO (Demanio Civico Conco)
ID code
Altitude (m)
Surface area (ha)
Livestock
LSU no.
Pasture
Woods
Ponds
ID code
59
Altitude (m)
1101
Surface area (ha)
49,22
Livestock
Cows
LSU no.
72
Pasture
Arrenatereto
Woods
Faggeta
Ponds
4
How to get there
From Fontanelle di Lusiana Conco loc., go on for 5.7 km as far as Galgi di Lusiana Conco loc. At the fork for Biancoia loc., turn right and continue for about 700 m. Turn left at the fork, leave the picnic area on the right and continue for 550 m. At the fork for the Montagna Nuova malgas, continue straight on the main road for about 450 m and you will see the malga on your right.
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Do you want to have the best experience in the malga?
When you arrive at the malga, you’re entering the “home” of the malga operator population and their livestock: It’s a welcoming environment, rich with fascination, everything is to be discovered but also respected. Here are our recommendations for you!
The malga operator lifestyle is characterized by hardwork that starts before dawn and continues even after sundown. For example…Did you know that there two times set apart for milking? One before breakfast and another in the late afternoon.
Also, feel free to ask information but avoid going into work areas inaccessible to the public and be discrete: speaking too loudly may scare the livestock and disturb whomever is enjoying the peace of the mountain.
They are passive and docile animals but their size could put you in uncomfortable situations…or somewhat inappropriate behaviors could frighten them and provoke dangerous and unusual reactions.
It’s enough to maintain an adequate distance, avoid taking pictures from too close up, touching them, bothering them or looking them directly in the eye.
If you are with your dog, remember to keep it on a leash and under control.
When you find yourself near some cows, it’s better to avoid sudden movements, walk slowly and without getting anxious. And, if they were to get too close, distance yourself calmly and without turning your back to them!
They watch over the livestock and often offer a warm welcome to guests. Don’t worry: They are not dangerous. Treat them with respect and you will become good friends. If you are on a bike, slow down to avoid mean falls caused by demonstrations of affection a little too… overwhelming!
Those who follow the itineraries and visit the malgas know well how wonderful nature is, with its breathtaking landscapes. This is the reason why it is important not to pollute it with waste that can be taken home and properly recycled or disposed of.
The herdsmen of the plateau and the animals that live there are very fond of tourists who enjoy the wonderful days with walks, fresh air and relaxation… respecting the woods and pastures!!