Activities and services

Summer pasturing
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.

Find out more about the malgas in the Plateau of the Seven Municipalities

Monte Mazze
Latitude: 45,800228 | Longitude: 11,536047
Plateau area/s:

  • Southern plateau
  • Biancoia - Monte Corno

Malga Mazze Inferiori is the ideal place to let yourself be enchanted by a breath-taking and unique view over the Veneto plain. Surrounded by nature, this malga stands on the south-eastern slope of Monte Mazze and is easily reachable from Bocchetta Granezza going downhill on a short dirt trail.
Despite the damages caused to the grassy topsoil by the presence of wild boars, the malga pastures bloom beautifully in springtime as they are well exposed to the south.
The malga area is rich with karstic phenomena: sinkholes, gorges, but also real caverns such as “Buso Barboia”, that opens up at the bottom of a well for about 10 m. Nearby you can find the starting point for the Monte Corno Cross-Country Skiing Center ski trails.
The area is very well known and frequented by tourists thanks to its many malgas, picnic areas, mountain refuges, hike and bike trails and its many local dairy product sellers.

Competent body:

Comune di LUGO DI VICENZA

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How to get there

From the center of Lusiana, take the S.P. towards Piazza Campana and continue towards the fork for Monte Corno. Go uphill to the left for about 4 km, and turn to the left before Bocchetta Granezza. You will reach the malga after a short downhill dirt trail.

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Do you want to have the best experience in the malga?

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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!!

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