A place of authentic flavors and smiles
In the heart of Valmorel, just above the village center, there is Malga Montegal: a lively place always ready to welcome you with a smile. Managed by Matia, a young shepherd who wants to bring newness and energy to the heart of the Belluno Prealps.
The malga is open in summer, from May to October. It also reopens in winter, from December to March, for the cold resistant or those who love walking in the snow.
By the way... Montegal is the ideal starting point for panoramic hikes at altitude. From here, you can begin the Malga Tour and The Walk of Pian delle Femene… And of course, it is part of the Cheese Road and the Flavors of the Belluno Dolomites. Perfect trails for walking, biking, and for those who can, even on horseback!
Weekends here are special days: music, conviviality, and fixed menus to lick your fingers —made with “stuff you know where it comes from!”. Then, for customers in more of a hurry, cheese boards and cold dishes made with house-made cheeses and cold cuts are available.
The perfect resting place for those seeking genuine flavors and good fun.
Some more details that make a difference
Montegal is a lively place: a bit spartan, as one would expect from a malga, but welcoming and authentic. Here you will find a sincere atmosphere that smells of truth and fresh wood.
The structure is located at 1000m above sea level, on a small rise among the woods of Valmorel. It is owned by the Comune di Limana, and Matia is renovating it here and there —with a lot of patience and sweat— to restore its original character.
People come to Malga Montegal to eat well, breathe clean air, and enjoy the tranquility of the mountains. The landscape strikes you… So green and boundless, it takes your memories to the American prairies... The beauty of nature and pastures that surround this place. Moreover, it is full of free animals, all ready to be petted! “And you can feel that the animals are well”: all the products have a distinctive flavor... rich and tasty!
Malga Montegal is a real mountain pasture, without pretensions! There is an internal dairy, cows grazing the flowers of the meadow, and the work starts at dawn —just like in the old days. Together with the Turnaria Dairy and La Schirata agricultural company, they are the reference centers for local shepherding... A group that makes Valmorel a true jewel for the Belluno area!
This malga, 100% self-sufficient, is a solid reality. It produces cheeses, butter, and smoked ricotta that are “delights you won't want to live without.” Luckily, you can buy everything directly on-site.
Matia is almost always at the premises, ready to chat with anyone who stops by. We recommend visiting him even during the week, away from the revelry and contagious chaos of Sunday, to enjoy the calm of the Malga and be swept away by the owner's crazy enthusiasm. Montegal is a mountain corner that leaves a mark: for the view, for the aromas of the kitchen, and for the joy of those who work there every day.
A place that, once discovered, will make you want to return. And stay a little longer. To those who come to visit us, we just want to say: “Many events and experiences are scheduled, suitable for all ages and interests; for all budgets and throughout the year. We are waiting for you, but stay in touch because surprises are never lacking!”
