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Shepherd for a day

Discovering ancient crafts and visiting the Venetian Sawmill

25
Activity time 3 hours
Participants min. 2 - max. 35
19 June - 18 September 2026
each Friday - 9:00am - 12:00pm
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

The high altitude, the scent of freshly mown grass and newly cut wood will set the scene for an authentic shepherd experience. During your visit to the Venetian Sawmill, our guide will help you craft a small wooden object to take home as a souvenir, allowing you to relive the magic of the mountains and their artisan traditions.

THINGS TO KNOW

Don’t miss the delicious cheese tasting from the Caseificio Sociale Presanella.

ABOUT US

Experience organized by the Mezzana Marilleva Consortium in collaboration with the Presanella Social Dairy and the 'L'Alveare' Association. The Presanella dairy cooperative collects the milk produced by farmers in the Upper Val di Sole. With care and dedication, it carefully and lovingly processes it into premium cheese, including Trentingrana, Nostrano, Casolèt della Val di Sole (Slow Food presidium) and ricotta, fully respecting nature and the age-old local cheesemaking traditions. The association 'L'Alveare' deals with multiple local entities including MMape, Fattore Legno, Bosco Derniga, and from this year also our Venetian Sawmill.

Experience Info

  • Family-friendly
  • Half-day activity Half-day activity

3 reasons

why it's worth it

1
Learn about the ancient traditional crafts and uncover secrets and stories immersed in unspoiled nature
2
The shepherd looks forward to satisfying your curiosity... ask all the questions you have to understand the secrets of true mountain life.
3
You will be able to taste the local artisan dairy products from the Presanella Social Dairy

Consorzio Turistico Mezzana Marilleva

Experience Info

  • Family-friendly
  • Half-day activity Half-day activity

Calendar

19.06.2026 - 18.09.2026 9:00am - 12:00pm
Each friday

Where

Marilleva Mezzana - Ortisé

Map

Experience Info

All the info you need

Price

€ 25 adult
€ 10 child (up to 13 years old)

€ 25 adult
€ 10 child (up to 13 years old)

Activity time

3 hours
3 hours

number of participants

Minimum 2 - Maximum 35 participants
Minimum 2 - Maximum 35 participants

Register before

Prebook required the day before by 6:00 pm

Prebook required the day before by 6:00 pm

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

The high altitude, the scent of freshly mown grass and newly cut wood will set the scene for an authentic shepherd experience. During your visit to the Venetian Sawmill, our guide will help you craft a small wooden object to take home as a souvenir, allowing you to relive the magic of the mountains and their artisan traditions.

THINGS TO KNOW

Don’t miss the delicious cheese tasting from the Caseificio Sociale Presanella.

ABOUT US

Experience organized by the Mezzana Marilleva Consortium in collaboration with the Presanella Social Dairy and the 'L'Alveare' Association. The Presanella dairy cooperative collects the milk produced by farmers in the Upper Val di Sole. With care and dedication, it carefully and lovingly processes it into premium cheese, including Trentingrana, Nostrano, Casolèt della Val di Sole (Slow Food presidium) and ricotta, fully respecting nature and the age-old local cheesemaking traditions. The association 'L'Alveare' deals with multiple local entities including MMape, Fattore Legno, Bosco Derniga, and from this year also our Venetian Sawmill.

La mungitura  | © Archivio APT Val di Sole - Ph Natale Bertolini
Le donne di un tempo  | © Archivio APT Val di Sole - Ph Norma Valentinelli
Particolare estate - legna  | © Archivio APT Val di Sole - Ph Visual Stories
WHAT WE PROVIDE

Accompanied by a shepherd, you will discover the secrets of life at high altitude through the activities that mark his days: from mowing grass and chopping wood to the ritual of milking. The staff at the Venetian Sawmill will guide you through the sawmill, operating the machinery and explaining all its mechanisms: the water, the timber, and the saw. They will also help you craft a useful tool for everyday life. To conclude the experience, enjoy a tasting of cheeses from the Caseificio Sociale Presanella.

SUITABLE FOR

Activity suitable for everyone.

EQUIPMENT/CLOTHING

Wear long pants and comfortable shoes.

MEETING POINT

MEZZANA - Library
Use your own car to get to the meeting point. Private transport required as far as the town of Ortisé. 

IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER

If it rains, the activity will be cancelled.

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