A Taste of the Sibillini Mountains
Discover the extraordinary biodiversity of the Sibillini Mountains, a spectacular section of the central Apennines straddling the regions of Marche and Umbria, where rugged peaks, flower-rich grasslands and traditional pastoral landscapes create one of Italy’s most remarkable natural treasures. Dominated by limestone massifs and vast high-altitude plateaus, the Sibillini Mountains host an exceptional variety of […]
Birding Lake Como
Discover the avifauna of Lake Como, not only one of the most globally renowned locations in northern Italy, but also a surprising birding hotspot. In the surroundings of Lake Como, a system of wetlands, rivers and small lakes represents one of the most important hotspots of bird diversity in northern Italy. Acting as a vital […]
Wild Ticino
Discover the lowland habitats of one of the wildest river of Northern Italy, only one hour drive from Milano. Spanning from Lake Maggiore to its confluence with the Po River, Ticino Park follows the main course of the Ticino River, which serves as a key ecological corridor running north–south across the heavily industrialised Po Plain. […]
A Taste of Apennines
Discover the biodiversity of Val Trebbia, an Apennine valley with a mediterranean climate and a unique geology, less than a two-hour drive south of Milan. Described by Ernest Hemingway as “the most beautiful valley in the world”, Val Trebbia is an accessible valley in the northern Apennines, characterised by a hilly landscape with a strong […]
The Bergamasque Alps
Discover the alpine habitats of the Orobie Bergamasche, one of the wildest mountain ranges in the Alps . In the central Italian Alps, lies a lesser-known mountain range with one of the highest rates of flora endemism in the entire Alpine region. Nestled between Lake Como and Lake Iseo, the ‘Orobie Bergamasche’ or Bergamasque Alps […]