Discover Cavallasca: Panorama, History and Spina Verde

Cavallasca combines nature observation, trails and cultural history. The Spina Verde Regional Park, whose area extends as far as Cavallasca, has distinctive geological and vegetation-related features.

Panorama and trails on Monte Sasso

From the panoramic balcony of Monte Sasso on Sentiero 7, the view extends across Cavallasca towards Milan. Another prominent point is the Pin Umbrela: at 610 metres above sea level, it is the highest point in Spina Verde Park.

Sentiero 7 – Cavallasca begins at Villa Imbonati. After crossing the provincial road, it climbs up to the Sasso di Cavallasca. Parking spaces near Sentiero 7 – Cavallasca are located on Via Dunant and Via Monte Sasso.

At the Fonte di Majonca, during the winter solstice on 21 December, sunlight passes through the channel and illuminates the spring carved into the bedrock.

Rock, early history and fortifications

The Roccia di Pianvalle features rock carvings with cup marks, spirals, as well as geometric and snake-shaped motifs. The Camera Grande is a large rectangular chamber from the Late Bronze Age, dating from the 10th to the 9th century BC; it was carved into the bedrock of the hill. The Sito di Pianvalle e Fonte della Mojenca in the Località Cavallasca also includes the remains of a protohistoric settlement associated with the Golasecca culture and proto-Celtic populations.

Military history is also present at the Sasso di Cavallasca. The Fortino del Monte Sasso has a central U-shaped gallery carved into the rock. It is surrounded by trenches, observation posts, mortar positions and machine-gun emplacements. Within the Sasso di Cavallasca fortification complex, the Fortino del Monte Sasso is the most important fortification. The Cadorna Line concerning Cavallasca lies within the area of the Spina Verde Regional Park.

Villa Imbonati in the Località Cavallasca was built by the Imbonati family in 1657. After the victory at Varese on 25 May, Garibaldi established his headquarters at Villa Imbonati in Cavallasca in order to plan the attack on the heights of San Fermo occupied by General Urban's troops.

The Chiesetta di S. Rocco in Cavallasca is a place of religious culture and traditional events in the surroundings of Spina Verde. The traditional Sagra di San Rocco was announced in Cavallasca for its 46th edition. L’Agrifoglio in the Località Cavallasca offers a seasonal menu shaped by rural culinary traditions.

Guided tours are available by appointment for the open areas of the Sito di Pianvalle e Fonte della Mojenca.

More destinations for your travel planning

If you would like to discover other places in addition to Cavallasca, you can also include Campione D'italia, Lomazzo, Plesio, Montemezzo, Porlezza, Pognana Lario, Lasnigo and Acquaseria in your selection.

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