Loc. Mandrielle
Latitude: 45,968778 | Longitude: 11,563103
Plateau area/s:
Activities and services
Summer pasturing
Milking
Food/drink service
Families with children welcome
In programmazione:
Cheese-making
Production/sales of malga products
Milking
Food/drink service
Families with children welcome
In programmazione:
Cheese-making
Production/sales of malga products
– 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.
Characterized by picturesque buildings with stone facades, Malga Mandrielle Nuovo Patrimonio is positioned on a southern-facing plain along the road leading up to Monte Ortigara. The malga area is constantly threatened by the advancement of the spruce and larch trees that surround it and is also characterized by numerous shrubs (rhododendron, dwarf juniper, and dwarf pine).
The rocky subsoil, composed of limestone and dolostone, is full of cracks and hidden dangers for grazing animals, and is only partially covered by grass suitable for grazing.
Not far from the malga is a fork with the same name. Going down you reach Piana di Marcesina, passing through the Malga Buson area. If you continue towards Malga Fossetta and Piazzale Lozze, you finally reach Monte Ortigara. In both cases, the trails are suitable for cycling or for a pleasant walk.
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
18
Altitude (m)
1559
Surface area (ha)
42,2
Livestock
Cows
LSU no.
30
Pasture
Seslerieto, festucas, cynosurus
Woods
Spruce forest, larch, dwarf pine groves
Ponds
4
How to get there
From the center of Gallio, go to Campomulo loc. Then go north towards Campomuletto. Continue for 1.5 km until you reach the fork for Malga Fiara. Stay right and continue for about 2 km until you reach Malga Mandrielle Nuovo Patrimonio on the left.
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!!