Loc. Melette di Gallio
Latitude: 45,928001 | Longitude: 11,571698
Plateau area/s:
Activities and services
Summer pasturing
Milking
Cheese-making
Production/sales of malga products
Families with children welcome
Milking
Cheese-making
Production/sales of malga products
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 lands of Malga Meletta di dietro – Lemerle extend in the northernmost section, also covering a vast area of pastures on the summit of Monte Sbarbatal. The malga can be reached through a brief section of road excavated into the rock, similar to a trench, called “l’incassero”.
During the winter, its pastures are partially crossed over by the ski lifts of the “LeMelette” ski area. The arrival point of the main chairlift – also operational in the summer with with the possibility of carrying the bycicles – is a few hundred metres from the malga and very close to a chalet.
This area offers picturesque panoramic views towards the northern part of the Plateau.
Competent body:
Comune di GALLIO
ID code
Altitude (m)
Surface area (ha)
Livestock
LSU no.
Pasture
Woods
Ponds
ID code
23
Altitude (m)
1648
Surface area (ha)
47,26
Livestock
Cows
LSU no.
45
Pasture
Festucas
Woods
Spruce forest, beech trees
Ponds
5
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 5.4 km until you arrive at Malga Busafonda on the right. Continue for 1.7 km to the fork for the Melette di Gallio malgas. Turn right and continue for about 2 km until you reach the fork for Malga Campocavallo. Continue to the right for 1.2 km, as far as the fork for Malga Meletta di dietro – Lemerle, which you will find on the right after about 300 m.
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!!