Se Desmonteghea - Festa delle Malghe

The desmontegada, a rite of the alpine autumn

In the Dolomite valleys, the end of summer coincides with the desmontegada: the return of the herds from the high-altitude alpine pastures to the valley floor. In Falcade, in the Val del Biois, this moment turns into a great popular festival, "Se Desmonteghea", which attracts visitors from all over the Agordino region and beyond.

The parade of the herds

The heart of the event is the descent of the cows, adorned with colorful garlands of flowers and bells, which cross the village accompanied by herders in traditional costume. It is an authentic spectacle, recounting centuries of alpine pasture life and the bond between man and mountain.

Exhibitors, taste, and music

Along the streets and in the Piana di Falcade, over a hundred exhibitors of local products, from alpine pasture cheeses to organic products from the Agordino region, set up in a large farmers' market. Food stalls, folk music, and entertainment liven up the entire weekend, involving the whole community.

In the heart of the Dolomites

Now in its twentieth edition, "Se Desmonteghea" takes place in Falcade, in the province of Belluno, in the UNESCO World Heritage Belluno Dolomites area. It is the ideal opportunity to discover the culture of alpine pastures, mountain flavors, and the traditions of the Val del Biois.