Last rays of sunshine in a mountain dairy Malga Couler
Guided hike to the alpine pasture, milking in the cowshed and sunset aperitif in the alpine pasture, to experience the dairy chain of the "Val di Fassa" social dairy (booking required, extra charge)
If you love sunsets over the Dolomites, bucolic living and sincere flavors, there's nothing better than an evening in the alpine pastures, at almost 2,000 meters, discovering the dairy chain of the "Caseificio Sociale Val di Fassa" dairy. Arrive at Malga Couler in time to watch the afternoon milking. Afterwards, enjoy eveningfall, in front of one of the most beautiful views in Val di Fassa, and a rustic aperitif, with products made precisely from alpine milk. The guided walk, on the way back, is an opportunity to experience the magic of the last rays of the sun followed by the so-called "blue hour", among silences and scents, curiosities and secrets of mountain pastures and Dolomite forests.
Programme:
- ascent from Pera with the "Vajolet I" chairlift (meeting point at 3.30 p.m.); reach the beautiful Gardeccia basin on foot, with the hiking guide, along the easy "Sentiero delle Leggende" (approx. 30 minutes)
- when you arrive at Malga Couler (4.45 p.m.), meet Stefan and his family and, together with the herders, go to collect the grazing cows and lead them to the barn. Be careful, however, where you step!
- everyone in the barn (5.15 p.m.) for a demonstration and try milking, if you wish. Learn, then, how to call the cows by name, learn about their breed, figure out if they are expecting a calf or have recently calved
- sunset aperitif (7 p.m.); what better place for a totally relaxed aperitif as the sun goes down? All to be enjoyed on the panoramic terrace: dairy-cheese and cold cuts, Fassa yoghurt and traditional dessert
- return to the valley (departure at 8 p.m.) with guided hike to Pera (approx. 1.30 hours)
Price: 50 € adults; 30 € children from 6 to 12 years. The price includes the one-way ticket for the chairlift, guided hike, activity in the alpine dairy, aperitif (water included, other drinks not included). Prams not allowed. Booking required online or in the tourist offices of the valley by 6 p.m. on the previous day. Activity not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
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In case of adverse weather conditions that do not allow the activities to run smoothly, the initiative will be cancelled. Activity limited to a minimum of 6 persons, maximum 25 persons. Comfortable and warm sports clothing is recommended (mountain shoes, windbreaker, torch). In collaboration with the Dolomites Cheese Route "Strada dei Formaggi delle Dolomiti".
The experience is offered in italian.
