The Val di Mello Natural Reserve was founded in 2009 and is the largest natural reserve in Lombardy and also accessible to almost everyone due to its mostly flat valley floor. Qualido Lake is the gateway into the reserve and boasts crystal clear waters with waterfalls and picturesque mountain villages and homes. Mount Disgrazia overlooks the park and often referred to as “Little Yosemite” because of its ecological similarities to the American National Park. Bus transportation to Val di Mello is available from S. Martino and Cataeggio. The area is known for its thermal mineral baths, mountaineering, and rock climbing in the alps. An annual ski race and the international bouldering meeting are also held in Val di Mello Natural Reserve.

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