Val Formica – Larici loc.
Latitude: 45,967194 | Longitude: 11,408048
Plateau area/s:
Activities and services
Summer pasturing
Milking
Cheese-making
Production/sales of malga products
Sandwiches and Serving Boards
Milking
Cheese-making
Production/sales of malga products
Sandwiches and Serving Boards
– 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 Malga Laste di Manazzo alpine pasture extends from Bosco del Dosso (1650 m), a majestic grouping of spruce trees and the perfect habitat for the wood grouse, to Pontarina (1887 m) overlooking Val di Sella.
The southern part is mainly pasture, while the northern section is covered by a wood of spruce, larch, and dwarf pine trees.
In some of the small valleys in the pastures, yellow gentian (Gentiana lutea) grows, not to be confused with veratrum (Veratrum album), whose rhizome is mortally poisonous if swallowed.
In the winter, part of the malga pastures is transformed into downhill ski slopes for the winter sports facilities of Val Formica.
Competent body:
LUSIANA CONCO (Demanio Civico Lusiana)
ID code
Altitude (m)
Surface area (ha)
Livestock
LSU no.
Pasture
Woods
Ponds
ID code
2
Altitude (m)
1656
Surface area (ha)
86,69
Livestock
Cows
LSU no.
100
Pasture
Festucas, nardeto
Woods
Spruce forest, larch, dwarf pine groves
Ponds
5
How to get there
From Asiago, take the S.P. 349 towards Trento. After 12.7 km at the fork of Larici loc., continue up for 6.5 km until you reach Val Formica loc. Take the road to the left and after about 1 km you will reach 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!!