Monte Zebio
Latitude: 45,927442 | Longitude: 11,510118
Plateau area/s:
Activities and services
Summer pasturing
Milking
Cheese-making
Production/sales of malga products
Food/drink service
Families with children welcome
Milking
Cheese-making
Production/sales of malga products
Food/drink service
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.
Surrounded by the peaks of Zebio, Crocetta and Scalambron, the Malga Zebio pastures are sparse, with a significant number of protruding rocks; only in the central areas near the buildings there are richer pastures. In some areas the alpine pastures are dotted with larch and spruce woods, or to a lesser extent, dwarf pine groves. The pastures extend from 1500 to 1800 m, often with uneven surfaces caused by the artillery gunshots here during World War I. The malga is the starting point of the paths – marked by special notice boards – of an Ecomuseo della Grande Guerra, created in remembrance of those bloody battles and of the men who were called to arms.
The malga is also on the “Peace Trail”, where the trenches used by Italian and Austrian soldiers are still visible and accessible today.
Competent body:
Comune di ASIAGO
ID code
Altitude (m)
Surface area (ha)
Livestock
LSU no.
Pasture
Woods
Ponds
ID code
12
Altitude (m)
1690
Surface area (ha)
97,90
Livestock
Cows
LSU no.
75
Pasture
Seslerieto
Woods
Spruce forest, larch, dwarf pine groves
Ponds
4 and 1 spring
How to get there
From the center of Asiago it is possible to reach Contrada Rigoni di Sotto and then Contrada Busa. From there, take the unpaved road and pass through Casa Sant’Antonio, keeping to the main road for about 4 km. At the fork for Scoglio Bianco, continue to the left for about 1.5 km.
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!!