If you love the bucolic life, authentic flavours and the special atmosphere of evenings in the Dolomites, there is nothing better than watching the sun set in the mountain pastures while discovering how milk and cheese are produced.
- Guided walk in the majestic Val Contrin at the foot of the Marmolada
- Meeting with shepherds and arrival at the stable to watch the milking
- Snack with authentic flavours from the mountain dairy
| Included | Guided excursion, activities in the mountain hut, snack (water and a drink included) |
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| Duration | 7 Hours |
| Bring along | Comfortable, warm sportswear (hiking boots, windbreaker) |
| Participants | The experience will take plae with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 25 partecipants. |
| Requirements | Registration is required by 4pm the day before online or at the tourist offices. Activity not suitable for children under 6 years of age. Pushchairs are not permitted. |
| Important information | In case of adverse weather conditions that prevent the activities from taking place, the initiative will be cancelled. The experience will be held in italian. |
Venue
Cabinovia Alba-Ciampac, Via de Contrin, Canazei, TN, Italia
Offered by
Azienda per il Turismo della Val di Fassa
Further information
This experience is dedicated to those who enjoy walking and being surprised by the beauty of nature, when the mountains become more intimate and silent and the Dolomites are dressed in their warmest colours.
Reach a unique place: Malga Contrin, a pearl nestled at the foot of the Marmolada, Gran Vernel and Cima d'Ombretta, among pastures, meadows and fragrant woods. Walk with a guide along the path that crosses the majestic Val Contrin, a valley that showcases all the beauty of the Fassa mountains, far from noise, where birdsong, the murmur of water and the gentle sound of cowbells provide the soundtrack to your journey.
Program
- 2:30 PM: meeting at the Alba di Canazei lift parking lot. Departure for a guided hike through the stunning Val Contrin, a trail immersed in unspoiled nature, among larch forests, flower-filled meadows, and breathtaking views of the Dolomites (about 2 hours 15 minutes, 5 km, 525 m ascent).
- Arrival at Malga Contrin, where Lea, the young and passionate caretaker of this place, will welcome us. She will share the traditions and secrets of alpine life. Here, time still follows a natural rhythm, marked by the alternation of sunlight and night, and the needs of the animals.
- Around 5:00 PM: gathering of the livestock in the pasture. The most authentic moment: accompanying the cows from the pastures to the barn, in full respect of nature and its rhythms.
- Next, a milking demonstration: observe up close the ancient daily practice of the herders. Get to know the cows by name and discover curiosities and anecdotes about each of them.
- 6:00 PM: time for a simple, wholesome snack featuring the genuine flavors of the malga, enjoyed in complete relaxation while admiring the Marmolada peaks.
- 6:45 PM: departure for the return. Together with the guide, walk back to Alba di Canazei along the same route, enjoying the sunset light and the peaceful evening mountain atmosphere. Expected arrival in the valley between 8:30 and 9:00 PM.
Nessuna difficoltà di prenotazione
E la consiglio assolutamente
Le indicazioni relative al punto di ritrovo e allo svolgimento delle attività erano chiare e dettagliate. La camminata, in alcuni tratti per me non semplicissima, è stata resa più agevole grazie alla presenza della guida alpina e delle operatrici, che con grande professionalità mi hanno fatto sentire sicura, offrendo preziosi consigli.
Il luogo visitato era semplicemente incantevole. La proprietaria del caseificio e del rifugio ci ha accolti con cordialità, illustrandoci le attività che svolgono, dalla gestione del pascolo alla mungitura e alla produzione dei formaggi. Abbiamo avuto anche l’opportunità di radunare il bestiame e assistere alla mungitura.
La merenda finale è stata abbondante e deliziosa, servita in un contesto paesaggistico davvero splendido. Un’esperienza autentica e ben organizzata, che consiglio con entusiasmo.
