Malga Cuar Mountain
Authentic, genuine, as per tradition
- Trasaghis (UD)
- 1219 m
- High cars
- Dirt, bumpy, winding
- 35 min
- 2 hours
About this place
For those who want to experience the true essence of life in a malga, soak in the atmosphere of the alpine pastures, and forget the pace of city life for a few hours or a few days, Malga Monte Cuar is the right choice. This malga is located far from populated areas and surrounded by nature, nestled on the northern slope of Mount Cuar, whose summit is easily reached in about a 45-minute walk.
3 top reasons to visit
01.
In the mountains
One of the highlights of going to Malga Monte Cuar is the contact with the wildest nature. The malga stands isolated among the mountains, nestled in a verdant environment in which the only noises are the bellowing of grazing beasts.
02.
In the Alpine Herdsman's World
At this malga, you can get a glimpse into the daily life of Friulian herders, who have always been dedicated to caring for their livestock, working at high altitudes, and—in this case—also welcoming guests who wish to enjoy the fresh mountain air and a hearty meal.
03.
The Terrace Overlooking the Pastures
Having lunch at Malga Cuar also means stepping out onto the terrace of the dairy hut and observing the grazing animals from a prime vantage point. You can watch the animals go about their daily routines and interact with one another—sometimes a bit brusquely—and get a close-up view of this bucolic world.
Landscape
Malga Monte Cuar stands solitary amid the pastures above Trasaghis, framed by the Julian and Carnic Pre-Alps. The alpine hut is located on the north slope of the horn-shaped Cuar Mountain on a grassy shelf surrounded by forests. From the terrace of the hut, the view sweeps over the valley, reaching as far as Lake Cavazzo.
Itineraries and routes
Malga Monte Cuar can be reached in about 2 hours from Cuel di Forchia via 2 alternative routes. The easiest is CAI path 815, which, via a wide path through the forest, leads directly to the alpine hut. More challenging is the CAI 816 loop trail, a decidedly steeper route that leads first to the summit of Mt. Cuar and then to the hut. Both trails are very scenic, and you just have to choose one depending on how well trained you are. From the hut, one can easily reach the summit of Mount Cuar and the bronze statue of Our Lady rising to the sky, again via Trail 815, in about 45 minutes. There, looking up into the sky, you will almost certainly see griffins circling. From malga Monte Cuar you can also reach the summit of Monte Prât.
Services
The malga includes the “Lo scoiattolo” farmhouse, where you can enjoy lunch featuring traditional local dishes and the farm’s own produce. The malga also has outdoor seating on the terrace, from which you can enjoy the sight of the animals grazing.
You can stay overnight at the Monte Cuar malga; the facility has 4 rooms, with a total of 18 beds.
Opening season
The farmhouse is open only during the alpine pasture period, roughly from June to mid-September, but opening periods vary each year. Therefore, it is recommended to contact the managers for information.
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The kitchen
At Malga Monte Cuar, everything on the menu is prepared exclusively with local ingredients, and the hospitality and cuisine are managed by a family. The foundation of the cuisine is meat from the farm’s own Limousine cattle.
The dishes are all traditional Friulian specialties; you can try gnocchi with Limousine beef ragù and herb-flavored gnocchi topped with butter and smoked ricotta, lasagna with ragù, stew, meat rolls, and cevapcici—all prepared with meat from the farm. There’s also potato frico and stewed beans. And to finish, desserts: panna cotta, strudel, Linzer Torte, and frangipane tart.
Getting there
Malga monte Cuar is easily reached in a couple of hours on foot via CAI trail 815 from Cuel di Forchia, where you can leave your car. Continuing on this path from the hut, one can reach the summit of Mt. Cuar.
Alternatively, one can walk the somewhat more challenging loop of the 816 trail that climbs the mountain and then descends back to the hut.
Malga Cuar can also be reached by car via a long and winding road, first paved, then unpaved, from Avasinis.
Warning: on Google Maps the coordinates of the alpine hut are correct, but the road is not visible; therefore, you have to rely on road signs.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
There are no dairy cows at the malga: the farm raises Limousine cattle, a breed selected for its meat. You can still see the animals grazing around the malga, and watching them from the terrace during lunch is one of the best parts of a visit up here.
No. The company that runs the malga raises Limousine cattle, so there is no cheese production or cheese shop at the malga. Instead, the cuisine is centered around meat from the farm and traditional Friulian dishes.
Reservations are not necessary at Malga Monte Cuar, however, it is advisable to give advance notice of your arrival so that the managers are prepared to accommodate a certain number of people and so that you do not find some dishes running out.
Malga Monte Cuar enjoys a privileged location in the middle of the mountains, far from towns and cities. Because of this, there is no Internet connection, which proves to be an added advantage because it allows those who want to take a break from daily stress to relax without interference.
Yes, it is about the same place. “Squirrel” is the name of the farmhouse attached to the alpine hut.
Contact Malga Monte Cuar
Through this section you can contact Malga Cuar directly. Explorer FVG is only an intermediary and does not handle the responses, nor is it responsible for the information exchanged in these conversations.
Contact information
Monte Cuar agritourism malga
Trasaghis, hamlet of Avasinis (UD)
Manager: Ruben Ridolfo (Agriturismo “the squirrel”)
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