August 20, 2026 – August 23, 2026 · Erbezzo (VR)
The Festival delle Malghe della Lessinia celebrates the rich traditions and stunning landscapes of this captivating region. The event offers a packed program including "Farfilò" (engaging discussions and talks), guided hikes, tastings of authentic mountain cheeses, family workshops, and book presentations. It's a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in alpine culture and discover local food and wine specialties.
Indulge in the authentic flavors of the Lessinia mountains, featuring traditional Gnocchi della Lessinia, and a variety of raw milk cheeses, including the renowned Malga della Lessinia cheeses, all sourced directly from local alpine pastures.
Join us for four days of immersive experiences: 📅 AUGUST 20 11:00 AM: "Farfilò" discussion with Lessinia breeders and malgari at MALGA BRANCON. 12:30 PM: Lunch at MALGA CAMPOLEVÀ. 5:00 PM: "Farfilò" on 'Lessinia, a changing traditional landscape' at MALGA PIETÀ with ARCH. GERARDO SEMPREBON from Politecnico di Milano. 8:00 PM: Dinner at MALGA CIME. 📅 AUGUST 21 5:00 PM: Guided hike towards MALGA CAMPORETRATTO. 7:30 PM: Dinner at Malga Camporetratto. 9:00 PM: Screening of the film 'La voce degli Alti Pascoli'. 10:15 PM: "Farfilò" 'Alti Pascoli' with I PRETI DI MONTAGNA Don Matteo, Don Roberto, Don Dario, Don Bruna. 11:00 PM: Return to cars. 📅 AUGUST 22 12:00 PM: Cooking experience 'Gnocchi della Lessinia' at MALGA FANTA. 1:00 PM: Lunch at Malga Fanta. 2:30 PM: "Farfilò" 'I formaggi a latte crudo' with DOTT. GIAMPAOLO GAIARIN. 2:30 PM: Botany workshop for families with children and teenagers. 4:00 PM: Guided tasting of Malga della Lessinia cheeses at Malga Fanta. 8:30 PM: "Farfilò" 'Il futuro delle malghe e delle alpi': book presentation of Pastori, animali e pascoli and Grandi Carnivori by LUCA BATTAGLINI, with GIOVANNI RIGONI STERN in Sala Civica Erbezzo. 📅 AUGUST 23 10:00 AM: Photographic walk with Marco Malvezzi, guided by Michele Zanoni, starting from Malga Camporetratto. 12:30 PM: Lunch at Malga Camporetratto. 3:00 PM: "Farfilò" 'Cimbri e pascoli': book presentation of TZIMBAR BELT/Mondo Cimbro with ANTONIA STRINGHER.