Ciaspomagna Cimbra

A snowshoe trek under the stars in Cimbrian land

The Ciaspomagna Cimbra is one of the most distinctive winter events on the Alpe Cimbra, the vast plateau stretching between Folgaria, Lavarone, and Luserna in the heart of the Trentino Dolomites. Promoted by the Municipality of Luserna and the Alpe Cimbra Tourist Board, the event features a nocturnal snowshoe trek of approximately 8.5 kilometres, starting from Malga Millegrobbe and crossing the snow-dusted woods and clearings of the Millegrobbe and Vezzena plateaus.

Walk, taste, discover

The name combines two words that capture the soul of the event: ciaspole (snowshoes) for walking on snow and magnà, the local dialect word for eating. Along the route, illuminated by moonlight, participants stop at mountain huts and alpine dairies to enjoy typical Cimbrian and Trentino dishes. It is a slow-paced journey designed to savour the mountain silence and the authentic flavours of the plateau.

The gastronomic stops

The itinerary is marked by several gourmet stops curated by local alpine dairies:

• Meeting point at Malga Millegrobbe with a welcome aperitif featuring Trento DOC, polenta, and Vezzena cheese fondue;
• Trentino barley soup with smoked bacon at Malga Millegrobbe di Sopra;
• Goulash with polenta and sauerkraut at Baita del Neff, accompanied by live music;
• Cimbrian pine and apple dessert with hot apple tea to conclude the return to Malga Millegrobbe.

The Cimbrian culture of Luserna

The event holds significant identity value as it takes place in the land of the Cimbrians: Luserna (Lusérn in Cimbrian) is the last community in Trentino to keep the Cimbrian language alive, an ancient Germanic dialect. Thus, the Ciaspomagna becomes an opportunity to connect with this unique linguistic and cultural heritage, set within the pristine natural landscape of the Alpe Cimbra in Trentino-Alto Adige.

Practical information

The event requires mandatory booking and has limited spots for each date. Snowshoes are not included in the price and can be rented on-site. Warm clothing, waterproof hiking boots, and trekking poles are recommended.