Places
Park·Hard·Sporty·Hidden gem
Parco Nazionale Val Grande
Lombardy
The Parco Nazionale della Val Grande is Italy's largest designated wilderness area — a roadless massif above Lake Maggiore where villages were abandoned after WWII and the forest has entirely reclaimed roads, fields and buildings. There are no marked paths in the core zone; navigation is by compass. Wolves, golden eagle and peregrine all live here.
Duration
Multi-day
Distance
30 km
Elevation
+2000 m
Best season
June – September
Highlights
- Italy's largest wilderness — no roads or paths
- Abandoned WWII-era villages under forest
- Wolves and golden eagle
With your dog
Expert mountain dogs only; trackless terrain.
