Monte Corno
Latitude: 45,807923 | Longitude: 11,548771
Plateau area/s:
Activities and services
Summer pasturing
Milking
Cheese-making
Production/sales of malga products
Milking
Cheese-making
Production/sales of malga products
– 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 Campo Est is situated near Monte Corno and offers an incredible view that overlooks the plain down to the Venitian lagoon. The pasture area of the malga extends also towards the enchanting Valle Granezza di Gallio and is bordered to the south by hazelnut trees. Near the malga a low characteristic wall in limestone slabs to limit one side of the pasture is still visible. From there, the paths of the “Poilus Hiking Rings” may easily be reached – “poilus” from the nickname for the French soldiers who fought on the Plateau during the Great War and that were so named because almost all of them had mustaches and beards (“poilus” means “the hairy ones” in French).
Near the malga, you can also visit the former French Cemetery of Granezza di Gallio. Continuing on the dirt trail above the malga, it is possible to reach the Bivacco Rossingroba, crossed by the CAI 886 trail, and the Malga Camporossignolo down below.
Competent body:
Comune di LUSIANA CONCO (Demanio Civico Lusiana)
ID code
Altitude (m)
Surface area (ha)
Livestock
LSU no.
Pasture
Woods
Ponds
ID code
68
Altitude (m)
1289
Surface area (ha)
40,09
Livestock
Cows
LSU no.
60
Pasture
Lowland hay meadow
Woods
Spruce forest, beech trees
Ponds
4
How to get there
From the center of Lusiana, take the S.P. towards Piazza Campana and continue towards the fork for Monte Corno. Turn to the left and go uphill for about 4.5 km, thus arriving at Bocchetta Granezza. Turn right and go uphill for about 500 m. At the next fork* before Malga Corno, continue to the right for about 1 km. You will find the malga on your right.
*From here: vehicular traffic prohibited beyond this point.
Inserted in itineraries:
A3 | Monte Corno – Campo Rossignolo
L1 | Asiago – Val Magnaboschi – Monte Paù – Monte Corno
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!!