The Cinque Vette Park is a natural park, established by the Region of Lombardy on 19 June 2017.
The park is located in the north-eastern part of the Province of Varese, in the Italian region of Lombardy. It takes the name from the main geographic features located in the park, the five mountain peaks. The project was launched with the aim of the three local councils of to preserve a green area and make it available for touristic-sportive-cultural initiatives above 500 meters of altitude. The primary goal of the park is to encourage the discovery of the natural features of the north-eastern part of Varese, which offers panoramic view points and preserves historical aspects such as: the remains of the Cadorna Line; the ruins of the Castle of Cuasso al Monte; the Artistic village of Boarezzo; the Saint Gemolo Abbey; the Alpine Village of Mount Piambello; and, the Hospital of Cuasso Al Monte.
Logo of the Cinque Vette Park
Trench at Punta Paradiso (Autumn 2020)
Cross of mount Poncione seen from Alpe Tedesco
Hospital of Cuasso al monte viewed from Mount Piambello
Lombardy is an administrative region of Italy that covers 23,844 km2 (9,206 sq mi); it is located in northern Italy and has a population of about 10 million people, constituting more than one-sixth of Italy's population. Lombardy is located between the Alps mountain range and tributaries of the river Po, and includes Milan, its capital, the largest metropolitan area in the country, and among the largest in the EU.
Pizzo Coca is the highest peak in the Orobic Alps (3,050 m (10,010 ft)).
Ponte Coperto in Pavia over the Ticino river
Naviglio Grande in Gaggiano
Panoramic view of Lake Como with the Alps and Bellagio