Loc. Campocavallo
Latitude: 45,942545 | Longitude: 11,589132
Plateau area/s:
Activities and services
Summer pasturing
– 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.
Located in the Campocavallo valley, a particularly renowned area among mushroomers, the malga is isolated and well delimited by the surrounding malgas. Its pastures, easily accessed, are surrounded by spruce woods, significantly damaged by the terrible Vaia storm of 2018. The operations to free the pastures of the fallen timber have been considerable and have partially compromised the surface of the grassy topsoil.
The road leading to the malga, fundamental for local traffic, connects the Piana di Marcesina to the renowned locality of Campomulo. Until the beginning of autumn, it is used for walks and bicycle excursions, whereas in the winter season it becomes a cross-country skiing track. A short distance from the malga, Rifugio Ronchetto conducts agro-tourism operations.
Competent body:
Comune di ENEGO
ID code
Altitude (m)
Surface area (ha)
Livestock
LSU no.
Pasture
Woods
Ponds
ID code
34
Altitude (m)
1377
Surface area (ha)
54,31
Livestock
Cows
LSU no.
60
Pasture
Mesobromus
Woods
Pecceta
Ponds
2
How to get there
From Enego, take the road to Asiago to Bivio Dori (5.8 km), where you go up to the right as far as Valmaron (6.4 km). Continue on the main road for 5 km until you reach the Rif. Marcesina fork and turn left. After 350 m, turn right and continue as far as Bivio Campo Cavallo (1.6 km). Turn right again and you will see the malga 600 m ahead. Alternatively, from Lazzaretti di Foza loc., go up 7.7 km as far as the fork after Rif. Ronchetto. Turn left and continue for 1.6 km as far as the fork where, if you keep right, you will see the malga 600 m ahead.
Inserted in itineraries:
D2 | Marcesina – Lozze – Fiara
D4 | Valmaron – Forcellona – Marcesina
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!!