Monte Longara
Latitude: 45,919410 | Longitude: 11,551098ù
Plateau area/s:
Activities and services
Summer pasturing
Milking
Food/drink service
Overnight stay
Families with children welcome
Milking
Food/drink service
Overnight stay
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 Longara Davanti boasts a unique panoramic view of the central Plateau basin. From the mountain from which it takes its name, the malga territory extends up to Val Salina, Val Croce Longara, and Monte Kaprust. The pastures are easy to cross as they are enormous green spaces in the central area, with groups of conifers in the area around Val Croce. The CAI 850 trail passes by the malga. From Gallio it goes up to Malga Fiara, and arrives at the nearby altar dedicated to Pope John Paul II (who in 1988 made a visit to the Plateau to bless Gallio and Asiago). A brief detour also takes you to the Monte Cimon Observatory (Osservatorio di Monte Cimon). In the winter, parts of its pastures are included in the “LeMelette” ski area, while the Campomulo Cross-Country Skiing Center tracks are also close by.
The malga is part of the Melken Project of the Veneto Region, which studies how to protect livestock from wolf attacks.
Competent body:
Comune di GALLIO
ID code
Altitude (m)
Surface area (ha)
Livestock
LSU no.
Pasture
Woods
Ponds
ID code
16
Altitude (m)
1614
Surface area (ha)
72,67
Livestock
Cows
LSU no.
82
Pasture
Festucas, nardeto
Woods
Pecceta
Ponds
6
How to get there
From the center of Gallio, go towards Foza on the S.P. 76 for about 500 m. At the fork for Campomulo turn left and continue for 4.2 km until you reach Melette loc. From here: vehicular traffic is prohibited beyond this point.
Take the unpaved road on the left towards Longara for 2.2 km.
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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!!