On this day, the return of the cattle from the mountain pastures is celebrated. The traditional protagonists of the event are milk, cheese and of course the animals from the surrounding pastures. But the real protagonists are the children: the day has incredible experiences in store for them, from milking the cows to learning how cheese is made.
PROGRAMME:
8:00am: Stories and events from the past century. A journey through nature and historical memory, discovering the Boniprati Plateau. A trek through wars, turmoil and mountain life organised by Il Chiese.
Meeting point at 8.00am at the car park at the entrance to Castel Condino. Reservations recommended at +39 346 3055566.
10:00am: Tastings of typical products. Sale of local specialities and dairy products. Educational farm for children in collaboration with the Quadrifoglio APS Association.
11:30am: Livestock parade: cows, goats, donkeys and horses descend from the mountain pastures accompanied by the music of the San Giorgio di Castel Condino Band, the Cimego Social Band, the Knödel Bergmusikanten Group from Strembo and Antichi Valori from Pieve di Bono.
12.30pm: Traditional lunch consisting of polenta carbonera, cabbage, mountain cheese and dessert. Additional charge (€13.00). Alternatively, Farmer's Lunch at the Lupi di Toscana restaurants in Boniprati and at Baita Boniprati. Additional charge (€20.00).
Afternoon dedicated to children
2.00pm: Traditional “Caserada dei Popi”
All children will be able to try their hand at cheese making, under the supervision of an expert cheesemaker, and at milking cows. All children will receive a free Desmalgada apron!
2.30pm: ‘One, two, three... Stalla!’
Team games for young and old alike, with hay bales, races across the meadows and farming challenges inspired by life in the mountain dairies.
An afternoon of rural fun, organised by the MeTe Centre. Registration on site.
TARIFF:
Lunch at extra cost.
ACCESSIBILITY:
The event has certain conditions in place to allow everyone to access it. Please contact the organisers for full details.
USEFUL INFO:
La Desmalgada is environmentally conscious: take the shuttle bus to the Altopiano di Boniprati!
Piazzale ex Vela, adjacent to the Creto fire station. Giong: at 8.30am, 9.00am, 9.30am, 10.00am, 10.30am.
Lupi di Toscana Mountain Refuge (Boniprati) Return: 3.00pm, 4.00pm, 4.30pm, 5.00pm, 6.00pm.
Adults €5.00 | Children under 12 free. Tickets available on site.
Those arriving by car can reach the Altopiano di Boniprati ONLY from Prezzo.
Dogs are only allowed on a leash and must not be close to the parade route so as not to disturb the animals..
A family area is available for parents, equipped with a changing table for newborns, a bottle warmer, and a breastfeeding station.
In case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled. The Desmalgada Committee declines all responsibility before, during and after the event.
