Loc. Larici
Latitude 45,970889 | Longitude 11,381320
Plateau area/s:
Activities and services
Summer pasturing
Sales of malga products
Food/drink service
Families with children welcome
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.
The area of the malga is located on the border with Trentino at an altitude between 1650 and 2050 m. Its pastures occupy the entire southern slope of the mountain that gives it its name and also includes what was once the alpine grazing area of Malga Fondi, located farther north. The area of the malga has rolling slopes and rich pastures alternating with vast wooded areas with spruce trees, larch trees, and dwarf pines, as well as areas thick with bushes. The flora and fauna of the area are those typical of the high mountain: extremely dry pastures characterized by the widespread presence of dwarf juniper, which needs to be frequently cut down in order to recover alpine grazing areas. Given the area’s considerable naturalistic and environmental value, mushroom gathering is prohibited in some areas.
The malga can be reached following the dirt road that goes from Malga Porta Manazzo (Val Formica-Larici area) to Passo Vezzena, with a route closed to traffic and also suitable for families. In the wintertime, the malga area becomes a favourite destination for snowshoes and ski mountaineering enthusiasts.
Competent body:
Comune di GALLIO
ID code
Altitude (m)
Surface area (ha)
Livestock
LSU no.
Pasture
Woods
Ponds
ID code
5
Altitude (m)
1709
Surface area (ha)
141,89
Livestock
Cows
LSU no.
102
Pasture
Festucas, seslerieto, nardeto
Woods
Spruce forest, larch, dwarf pine groves
Ponds
6
How to get there
From Asiago, take the S.P. 349 towards Trento. After 12.7 km at the fork of Larici loc., go up 6.5 km to the fork in Val Formica loc. Take the road to the north, and continue straight for 3.8 km until you find the malga, passing through Malga Porta Manazzo.
From the fork for Malga Porta Manazzo: vehicular traffic is prohibited beyond this point.
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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!!