Experience the life of a dairy farmer at sunrise in beautiful locations such as Gardeccia. The sound of cowbells will be irresistible: you'll want to jump out of bed at 5 a.m. to find a pasture to gather the cattle, and you'll watch the first rays of sun with adoring eyes.
- Experience life in the mountains with authentic activities
- Hearty breakfast in a mountain hut
- Panoramic excursions accompanied by a mountain guide
| Included | Chairlift ride, overnight stay (sleeping bag liner and a small towel included), dinner in a mountain hut, activities and hearty breakfast in a mountain dairy, excursions with a mountain guide |
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| Not included | Drinks and extras (water is included in the price of dinner), packed lunch on Saturday |
| Duration | 24 Hours |
| Bring along | Appropriate clothing and hiking shoes, slippers for the mountain hut; towel for the shower |
| Participants | The experience will take place with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 participants. |
| Requirements | Children aged 6 years and older who are used to walking in the mountains. Reservation required by 4 p.m. on the day before, online or at the Tourist Offices |
| Important information | Accommodation is provided in shared rooms or dormitories, with shared bathrooms. In the event of particularly adverse weather conditions, the experience will be cancelled the day before and participants will be notified. The experience will be held mainly in Italian, but we will be happy to also translate into English. |
Venue
Seggiovia Vajolet 1, Strada Jumela, Pera, TN, Italia
Offered by
Azienda per il Turismo della Val di Fassa
Further information
Programme
Friday, 3 July
- 4:30 pm: Meeting at the Vajolet Chairlifts to reach Gardeccia – all by chairlift! There are three sections to ascend, comfortably seated, with a view of the Catinaccio (Rosengarten)
- 4:50 pm: Once off the lifts, backpacks on and off we go along the trail that leads to the hut. Guided by our alpine guide, we will learn the names of the peaks
- 6:30 pm: Arrival at the Rifugio Stella Alpina Spiz Piaz. Shoes and backpacks off, and we settle in for the night – everyone sleeps together
- 7:15 pm: Dinner time! After this beautiful hike we’ll surely be hungry. Filippo, Rosy, and their children will delight adults and kids alike with typical local dishes
- 9:00 pm: Everyone under the duvet – tomorrow starts early!
Saturday July 4
- 4:30 a.m.: Wake-up call! It might feel a bit tough at first, but when else will we get the chance to watch the sunrise from up here?
- 5:00 a.m.: Outside the hut, we enjoy the first light illuminating the Dolomite peaks. Then we set off toward the nearby Malga Couler, where we meet Stefan and Ivana.
- 5:30 a.m.: Divided into small groups, we take part in the activities of the mountain dairy: bringing the cattle back from the pastures to the malga, observing the cow milking, and helping with stable cleaning.•
- After the work, a delicious breakfast awaits us at the malga, featuring milk, fruit juices, jams, homemade and traditional cakes, eggs, butter, cheeses, speck and other cured meats, fresh bread… and much more!
- 8:30 a.m.: Recharged by good food, we are ready to set off again with the mountain guide for the return hike. Before heading back down to the valley, there will be the option to reach either Vajolet or Col de Barbolada, following an itinerary that leads to a panoramic viewpoint in the Gardeccia area. Our guide will choose the most suitable route based on the group’s abilities and the weather conditions. We will return to Pera on foot.
- Late morning: here we are at the end of #dawninamountaindairy… now, filled with happiness after this wonderful experience, you deserve a bit of relaxation.
