Parco delle Groane e della Brughiera Briantea

The protected area spans 7,810 hectares across the provinces of Monza, Brianza, Milan, and Como, featuring extensive heathlands and pine forests.

The regional park, established in 1976, grew substantially in 2017 when it merged with Brughiera Briantea Park and Fontana del Guercio Natural Reserve.

The park contains several architectural landmarks, including Castellazzo di Bollate, Valera di Arese, Villa Borromeo, and Cascina Mirabella in Lentate sul Seveso.

A network of 50 kilometers of cycling and walking paths connects different areas of the park, with the main visitor center located at Centro Parco Polveriera in Solaro.

The park contains the southernmost heathlands in Europe, characterized by acidic soil formations that date back to the Pleistocene glacial retreat.

Location: Metropolitan City of Milan

Location: Province of Monza and Brianza

Location: Province of Como

Website: http://parcogroane.it

GPS coordinates: 45.59776,9.10360

Latest update: May 13, 2025 09:07