Albe in Malga - Malga Casarina

A sunrise among the peaks of the Lagorai

There is a moment, just before the sun crests the ridges of the Lagorai, when Val Campelle seems to hold its breath. This is the instant "Albe in Malga" invites you to experience: an awakening at the first light of day at Malga Casarina, a mountain pasture at 1,468 meters in the municipality of Scurelle, in Valsugana, in the heart of Trentino. The event is part of the Trentino "Albe in Malga" circuit, which opens the doors of various mountain dairies across the region in summer to help visitors discover the daily life of the malgari (herdsmen).

The day, hour by hour

The meeting point is at 6:00 AM directly at the dairy. We gather in the courtyard to admire the sunrise painting the surrounding mountains pink. Shortly after, the real work begins: the cows return to the barn and milking takes place, filled with the intense scent of fresh milk. At 7:00 AM, the herdsman demonstrates how that milk is transformed into cheese, explaining the techniques and timing of a craft that remains artisanal. Around 8:30 AM, the most anticipated moment arrives: a hearty breakfast featuring the dairy's own products, including mountain cheeses, cured meats, bread, and homemade desserts.

An authentic mountain dairy

Malga Casarina is not a tourist showcase: it is a working mountain pasture where the cheese produced on-site remains the staple of the home-style kitchen. Experiencing sunrise here means understanding the deep bond between the Trentino mountains, its herds, and the cheesemaking tradition that still brings the pastures of the Province of Trento to life.

Who is it for?

The experience is particularly suitable for families with children, who can get close to the animals and discover in a simple, direct way how cheese is made. Places are limited and registration is mandatory: it is best to book in advance through the APT Valsugana - Lagorai.

Where it takes place

Malga Casarina is reached via Val Campelle, one of the side valleys of the eastern Valsugana that climbs toward the Lagorai group. The setting is one of pastures, forests, and mountain trails: an environment that, at dawn, offers silence and colors that are hard to forget.