Alpine legends, among anguane and lifeguards , remind us of the need for respectful behavior towards the natural kingdom: the encounter with plants and animals alongside ancient tales can inspire changes that are increasingly necessary today. AKU together with Malga Cavallera and Malga Cere offers 3 excursions where, accompanied by expert guides, we can learn more about the Alpine ecosystem and thus learn to relate to it in a respectful and fair way.
Friday, July 5, 2024 / Malga Cavallera (1680 m, Pale di San Martino)
Bivouac school in the mountains: rules of use and common sense
Excursion with a nature guide near Malga Cavallera, southern slope of the Agner-Croda Granda group (Pale di San Martino) in the municipality of Gosaldo. During an easy excursion we will deal with the delicate issue of the use of mountain bivouacs, retracing their history and understanding their initial purposes and discussing the inappropriate use that is often made of them lately. Near the Bivacco Menegazzi the guide will illustrate the correct use of the bivouac and the materials (backpack, sleeping bag, mattress, food, dishes, tent, etc.) necessary for a pleasant stay in the bivouacs of medium and high mountains. Basic information for the open-air bivouac in the mountain area will also be provided. Meeting at Domadore at 10.00 and end of the excursion at Rifugio Cavallera at approximately 13.30, with refreshments/snack offered by the manager.
Guide: Dario Ferroni, manager of the Rifugio Malga Cavallera, originally from the Venetian hinterland, is an archaeologist with experience in the African continent, a volunteer, and a nature-environmental guide.
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Saturday, July 27, 2024 / Malga Cere (1713 m, Lagorai)
Hiking School: Wolves and Guard Dogs
Easy afternoon excursion with a guide, in the pastures around Malga Cere and Malga Valpiana in Val Calamento (Lagorai), to learn about the mountain landscape and reflect on the delicate but essential relationship of coexistence between humans and predators. Walking along the paths we will address the issue of responsible frequentation of places where we are not the only inhabitants, the presence of the wolf and the guard dogs that shepherds increasingly use to defend their flocks. Departure at 2.00 pm from Malga Cere and end of excursion at Malga Cere at 6.00 pm, with refreshments/snack offered by the manager.
Guide: Anna Sustersic, born in Trieste, works as a freelancer in the field of environmental interpretation, communication, dissemination related to conservation issues and awareness of environmental protection. She collaborates with protected areas, publishing houses, public and private institutions, magazines, museums and NGOs. She has written several books and guides, including The Lost Soul of the Mountains (Idea montagna, 2019) and, with Filippo Zibordi, On the Bear's Path. A Trentino Tale of Men and Nature (Idea Montagna, 2016). Together with Denis Perilli, she edited volume 12 of the CAI guide to the Sentiero Italia, relating to Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
Friday 23 August 2024 / Malga Cavallera (1680 m, Pale di San Martino)
At the Alpine School: The Ecology of Mountain Pastures
Excursion with a nature guide through the woods and pastures of the southern slope of the Agner-Croda Granda group (Pale di San Martino) in the municipality of Gosaldo, from Domadore to the base of the walls of the Torre Sprit, passing through Pian Lonch. The excursion aims to understand the agricultural practices of the mountain pasture that have strongly characterized the landscape of the Dolomite mountains over the last two centuries. We will understand what the delicate balances of this form of breeding are, also from an ecological point of view to understand what the benefits and risks are for the current grazing methods. Meeting at Domadore at 10.00, end of the excursion at the Malga Cavallera Refuge at approximately 13.30, with refreshments/snack offered by the manager.
Guide: Dario Ferroni, manager of the Rifugio Malga Cavallera, originally from the Venetian hinterland, is an archaeologist with experience in the African continent, a volunteer, and a nature-environmental guide.
PARTICIPATION FEE FOR SINGLE EXCURSION: €10 / person
(includes guide and accompaniment activities, insurance, AKU welcome and toast at the refuge)
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
- Registration within 24 hours before the excursion departure.
- The participation fee must be paid to the Guide at the start of the activity.
- We recommend footwear suitable for short mountain excursions, comfortable clothing, and a rain jacket (even in good weather, sudden changes in temperature and worsening weather conditions are always possible).
- Minors may only participate if accompanied by an adult.
- Those who wish can spend the night in the refuge and wait for the guide (contact the manager to book).
- Respect the departure time and the established program, adapting to any changes made by the guide.
- Please show up with appropriate clothing and equipment.
- Each participant is personally responsible for any risky behavior for himself or others, in particular in the event that he or she takes personal initiatives despite the contrary advice of the guide.
- The duration of the activity reported is to be considered indicative and depends on various factors, including the conditions of the individual participants and the weather situation.