Natural Parks in the province of Varese

Uncontaminated spaces, greenery, and nature: discover the major natural parks on our territory.

Parco Regionale del Campo dei Fiori: 6,300 hectares on the territory of 17 municipalities and 2 Mountain Communities, the largest park in the province, with trails, peaks and breath-taking views. It includes two mountain massifs: Campo dei Fiori and Martica-Chiusarella and its headquarters is located in Brinzio.

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Parco del Ticino: It extends from Lake Maggiore to the confluence with the Po River, over a total area of about 92,000 hectares, in 47 municipalities in the provinces of Varese, Milan and Pavia.

Thanks to its heritage of nature, landscape, art and history, the Ticino Valley was recognised by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve in 2002. The cycle path is of great interest for two-wheel enthusiasts: in the Varese land, the approximately 80 km long cycle path starts from Sesto Calende and winds through the typical pre-alpine scenery that embraces the Ticino Valley. On the riverbed, it is not difficult to spot white and grey herons, little egrets, mallards and coots.

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Parco Valle del Lanza: it mainly develops around the river flank of the Lanza stream, over 5 municipalities Bizzarone, Cagno, Valmorea, Rodero and Malnate, which crosses the whole park from the Swiss border in the north-east to its entry into the Olona river in the south-west, cutting a narrow valley within a purely hilly territory. On the riverbed, it is not difficult to spot white and grey herons, little egrets, mallards and coots.

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Parco della Quassa: the gulf of Quassa extends from the tip of Ranco to the last of the Ispra furnaces. It is a small protected park, which is home to several botanical and animal species, with different paths to follow, both along the lake shore and among the green of woods and meadows.

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Parco RTO (Rile Tenore Olona): more than 2.700 hectares of park of supra-municipal interest located along the middle part of the Olona River Valley, which also houses “Gonfolite e Forre dell’Olona” Natural Monument. The park takes its name from the three streams flowing through it and includes 12 municipalities in the area, part of a project to protect the environment and biodiversity.

Parco dell’Argentera: more than 5000 square meters of parkland located in the municipality of Cadegliano Vicongao and crossed by the Dovrana stream. The vast park contains numerous natural beauties, among which a small lake and some perfectly preserved mills; the area is also crossed by a cycle path.

Dog of all sizes allowed in leash in compliance with the hygiene and public safety rules*

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