Activities and services

Summer pasturing
Milking
Cheese-making
Production/sale of malga products
Sandwiches and Serving Boards
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

Mount Zovetto
Latitude: 45.828350 | Longitude: 11.453770
Plateau area(s):

  • Southern plateau

Malga Zovetto is located on the summit of the mountain with the same name. From the malga, your gaze spans over a large part of the territory, offering an unusual perspective of the Plateau seen from the south.
Its pasture borders the hazelnut and spruce wood and is particularly lush thanks to a combination of favourable conditions: the altitude, the “panettone” (domed) shape of the peak and the fertile soil, derived from the geological substrate which in this area is composed of red ammonite and biancone marble.
Monte Zovetto is part of the Ecomuseo della Grande Guerra delle Prealpi Vicentine: actually, here several historical testimonies can be found, among which the nearby memorial stone commemorating the Brigata Liguria – who resisted the Austro-Hungarian attacks in 1916 -, a peculiar fortified trench built by the English divisions using the limestone boulders that outcrop from the pasture; there are also two cemeteries in Valmagnaboschi locality, an Italian one and a British one.

Competent body:

Comune di ROANA

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How to get there

From Cesuna, continue south until Magnaboschi loc., near the church in memory of the Great War. Continue uphill to the right for about 1.5 km, and you will find the malga on your left.

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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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