Activities and services

Summer pasturing
Milking
Food/drink service (Rifugio Ronchetto)

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.

Find out more about the malgas in the Plateau of the Seven Municipalities

Loc. Marcesina
Latitude: 45,940832 | Longitude: 11,616585
Plateau area/s:

  • Marcesina - Ortigara
  • Melette

The road that goes up from contrada Lazzaretti di Foza, after a long section that runs through the spruce and beech wood, arise at the great Piana di Marcesina and the first malga you encounter is Malga Ronchetto, situated at the start of the right side of Val Gadena. Its proximity to the renowned Piana and Rifugio Ronchetto, which conducts agro-tourism activities, makes it a particularly frequented area by tourists, especially in the summer season.
A peculiar characteristic of all the malgas on the Piana di Marcesina is that they are situated on the large sediment accumulation that originated about 16,000 years ago during the last Wurmian Ice Age.
On its pastures there are heaps of rounded rocks, similar to low walls, collected by man over the course of the years to increase its foraging surface. From Malga Ronchetto, you can walk to the malgas on the Piana di Marcesina to the north as well as Valmaron to the east and Malga Campocavallo to the west.

Competent body:

Comune di FOZA
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How to get there

From the Foza town center, follow the road to Enego for 2 km to Lazzaretti loc. Turn left at the fork for Marcesina and continue for about 3 km until you reach Malga Fratte, leaving it behind on the left. Continue on for 3.4 km until you reach Rifugio Ronchetto and the malga of the same name.

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Do you want to have the best experience in the malga?

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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!!

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