Loc. Camporosà
Latitude: 45,937661 | Longitude: 11,368437
Plateau area/s:
Activities and services
Summer pasturing
Milking
Cheese-making
Production/sales of malga products
Food/drink service
Families with children welcome
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.
Malga Camporosà is situated at the border with the Province of Trento, in a vast hollow between Altopiano di Vezzena to the west and the massif of Monte Verena to the east. Together with Malga Posellaro, it is particularly suited for the mountain pasture: it is situated at an ideal altitude, is rich of water and has fertile soil. Exposed to the south, it is characterized by vast, almost level pastures that fall within the Poion alpinae subalpine mountain variety. Among its buildings, there is also an old military station of the Italian Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police), as that was the border of the Austro-Hungarian Empire before the Great War. Along the road that leads to this malga there is one of the rare springs of the Plateau which is said to have been luckily discovered by a coal miner, who, putting his ear to the ground in a moment of rest, heard the noise of running water. The road network that connects the malgas in the area is used for cross-country skiing in winter. This malga can be reached via La Singela CAI 621 trail,which goes uphill from Val d’Astico along the orographical left of Val Torra.
Competent body:
Consorzio Usi Civici di Rotzo – Pedescala e San Pietro
ID code
Altitude (m)
Surface area (ha)
Livestock
LSU no.
Pasture
Woods
Ponds
ID code
85
Altitude (m)
1451
Surface area (ha)
92,2
Livestock
Cows
LSU no.
115
Pasture
Festucas, Nardeto, Poeto
Woods
Spruce forest
Ponds
3 and 1 watering hole
How to get there
From the center of Rotzo, continue east for 3.3 km to Mezzaselva loc. Just before a small church, go uphill to the left towards the Monte Verena ski area for about 7 km. Leave the fork for the Rifugio Campolongo on your left and keep on going for still 1 km until you reach Malga Campovecchio. Continue on the asphalted road to the left for 3.4 km until you reach Malga Mandrielle Vecchio Patrimonio. From there, continue for 3 km and you will find the malga.
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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!!