Parco naturale di Montevecchia e della Valle del Curone

Parco naturale di Montevecchia e della Valle del Curone is a protected area in the Province of Lecco that spreads across several municipalities and includes forests, hills, and the Curone river valley. The landscape shifts between dense woodlands and more open hillsides where different plants and animals live.

The protected area received official designation as a park in 1983 to preserve the natural landscape. In 2008 it gained a stronger legal and administrative framework to make conservation more effective.

The name comes from the Montevecchia hills that dominate the landscape and have drawn local walkers for generations. Today visitors and residents use the trails regularly for walking and cycling, especially during warmer months when the paths feel alive.

The park has multiple entry points with marked trails for walking and cycling, and parking is available at most locations. Most visitors come on foot or by bicycle, and it helps to check conditions on specific trails before your visit.

The park runs a special protection program for river crayfish, a rare species living in the streams and smaller waterways throughout the area. These crayfish are sensitive to environmental changes and serve as an indicator of ecosystem health.

Location: Province of Lecco

Inception: 1983

Website: https://parcocurone.it

GPS coordinates: 45.70450,9.36760

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48