The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Varese
Varese’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in Varese. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Varese. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Cross at Pizzoni di Laveno
Highlight • Summit
Anyone who manages to climb the height over large boulders in a steep ascent can expect a magnificent panorama over Lake Maggiore and the mountains on the western shore.
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Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso
Highlight • Religious Site
Tradition says that the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso was founded in the 12th century by Alberto Besozzi, a merchant from the area who survived a storm while crossing …
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Castelseprio Archaeological Park
Highlight • Historical Site
Entrance to the archaeological park of Castel Seprio.
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Monte Chiusarella — Summit and Summit Cross
Highlight • Summit
The meadows on calcareous soil, the so-called "Prati Magri", which cover the slope from the top of Monte Chiusarella to Pian Waldés and extend both towards the Pissavacca Valley to …
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Lake Delio
Highlight • Lake
From the large parking lot on the shores of Lake Delio you come past a good restaurant (view towards Locarno!) To the short climb to Monte Borgna.
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Poncione di Ganna (993 m)
Highlight • Summit
Try to go on a nice day, it's very exposed so the wind will go through you , it's a short but steep rocky climb up to the top but worth it , a great panorama.
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Sandstone Caves of the Molera Gorges
Highlight • Cave
Former quarry along the Lanza. The narrow entrances do not suggest the expanse in the interior, with large vaulted rooms connected by small passages and reflected in geometric perspective games …
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Froda Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
Cascata de la Froda Nasca,(Castelveccana)
Castelveccana: Froda Waterfall
The Froda waterfall is one of the hidden beauties of the province of Varese. Although it offers a truly spectacular show, in …
Castelveccana: Froda Waterfall
The Froda waterfall is one of the hidden beauties of the province of Varese. Although it offers a truly spectacular show, in …
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Estensi Gardens
Highlight • Natural Monument
Estensi Gardens and the Palazzo Comunale in Varese
The Estensi Gardens and the Palazzo Comunale are located in the center of Varese. THE PALACE In 1766, the Duke of Modena, …
The Estensi Gardens and the Palazzo Comunale are located in the center of Varese. THE PALACE In 1766, the Duke of Modena, …
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Sass Cavalasc (Sasso Cavallazzo) Erratic Boulder
Highlight • Natural Monument
The “Sass Cavalàsc” regional natural monument is a colossal erratic boulder located on the bank of the. Verbano, in the municipality of Ranco near the border with Ispra.
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