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 Altopiano di Boniprati. Among pastures, trails and traces of memory: a trek through wars, turmoil and mountain life. A free experience combining local history, authentic landscapes and traditional flavours.
Meeting point at 8:00 am at the car park at the entrance to Castel Condino. Reservations recommended at +39 346 3055566.
10:00am: Tasting of typical products, sale of local specialities and educational farm for children in the company of the Quadrifoglio APS Association.
11:30am: Livestock parade: cows, goats, donkeys and horses descend from the mountain pastures accompanied by the notes of Banda Musicale San Giorgio (Castel Condino), Banda Sociale di Cimego, Gruppo Knödel Bergmusikanten (Strembo) and the Antichi Valori (Pieve di Bono).
12.30pm: Traditional lunch of polenta carbonera, cabbage, mountain cheese and dessert. Fee applies (€13.00). Alternatively, Farmer's Lunch at the Lupi di Toscana Mountain Refuge and at Baita Boniprati. Fee applies (€20.00).
2.00pm: Traditional “Caserada dei Popi”
All children can try their hand at milking cows, just like real dairy farmers!
2.30pm: "Un Due Tre... Stalla!"
Team games for young and old alike, with hay bales, races in the meadows and farming challenges inspired by life in the mountain pastures.
An afternoon of rural fun in the company of 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.
During the event, you can visit the exhibition organised by the Amici della Pittura group.
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.
