Autumn changes the face of the Cansiglio Plateau, about 40 minutes by car from La Corte di Marga: the firs glow red and gold, the air becomes crisp and, as the sun sets, the forest fills with a sound that children never forget — the barking of deer. This is the right season to return to the Cansiglio with a different eye than the one in summer.

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The braying of the deer: what it is and when to listen to it

Between September and October, the male deer of the Cansiglio enter the mating season and the forest fills with their loud and powerful call, the “bramito”: a call that serves to intimidate rivals and attract females. The period of greatest intensity is generally in the two central weeks of this interval, and the best times to hear it are dawn, dusk, and the early hours of darkness, when the forest is quieter.

For children, it is an almost magical experience, but it is worth remembering a few rules of respect for animals, valid for anyone who walks in Cansiglio at this time: maintaining distance, avoiding loud voices and sudden noises, not using lights or flash photography, and not stopping for long periods of time in the same spot near the deer stands where the deer gather. These are behaviors that any nature guide in the area recommends during this delicate breeding phase.

A practical tipThe exact dates of any guided listening evenings organized on the Cansiglio vary from year to year — it is advisable to check the official channels of the territory (Veneto Agricoltura, the municipality, local hiking associations) in the weeks immediately preceding the visit, or to ask for advice directly from us at the property: we keep an eye on the proposals for the season.

The foliage: when the firs light up

The autumn foliage of Cansiglio follows the rhythm of the high-altitude firs: the first yellow shades appear as early as late September, while the full color — from intense yellow to reddish-brown — usually concentrates between mid-October and the end of October, with variations from year to year linked to the temperature fluctuations. This is the perfect scenario for a leisurely family walk, perhaps along the trails already described in our guide to Cansiglio.’Cansiglio Plateau.

Easy walks suitable for children in autumn

For those with children, autumn does not change the choice of routes: the already proven flat and shaded trails from the summer remain valid, such as ours. Ring of Cansiglio with children, Simply more appealing among the colored leaves. They change a few practical details instead:

• How to dressAt an altitude of 1,000 meters, temperatures drop rapidly after sunset. It is better to dress children in “cardigan” style — thermal shirt, fleece, windbreaker — and always carry a change of clothes for their hands that are dirty from soil and leaves.
• The hours of daylight are getting shorterIn autumn, the sun sets much earlier than in August. It is advisable to leave in the early afternoon and schedule your return well in advance before darkness falls, especially if you plan to listen to the crickets chirping at sunset.
• More slippery terrainAfter the first autumn rains, the fallen leaves make some sections of the trails more slippery — shoes with carved soles are also available for the little ones.

For the most practical questions about schedules, distances, and equipment, our guide Cansiglio with the children: the most frequently asked questions It remains the valid reference point in every season.

Where to sleep to explore the Cansiglio in autumn

The Corte di Marga in Miane is the ideal base for a autumn trip to the Cansiglio: independent accommodations with kitchen facilities, perfect for coming back in to warm up after a walk among the beech forests, and also perfect for families with small children — you can find all the details in our guide The Marga Court with young children (0-6 years old).

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