| Valcuvia | |
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| State | Italy |
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| Region | Lombardy |
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There Valcuvia is a territory of Varese belonging to Lombardy.
To know
Geographical notes
Valcuvia or Val di Cuvio is a basically mountainous area that extends from Mount Nudo to the Monte Campo dei Fiori. It is crossed by the Boesio river which flows into the lagoon area of Laveno-Mombello.
When to go
The most suitable seasons to visit Valcuvia are June, July and August, in fact in the summer months the community is active with various initiatives and activities of a food and wine, hiking and naturalistic nature.
Background
Valcuvia takes its name from the wording: "Vallis Cum Via" that is a valley crossed by a road.It is thought that since Roman times it was used as a link for trade thanks to its strategic position between Luino and Laveno Mombello. two of the main cities in the area.
In 1907 the SATV (Società Anonima Tramvie Valcuviane) was established which took care of the realization of the same. On June 14, 1914, the Tramvia della Valcuvia was inaugurated. It connected Cittiglio, crossed the Valcuvia up to Bosco Valtravaglia; thus allowing to connect the two valleys that were reachable only in some areas from the Varese-Luino railway line. After the Second World War, however, the tramway was closed due to the renovation of the facilities, to which the insertion of a bus line was preferred.
Spoken languages
The two languages spoken in Valcuvia are Italian and the Lombard dialect.
Territories and tourist destinations
Valcuvia: full screen map.Urban centers
Valcuvia includes some of the localities united under the "Comunità Montana Valli del Verbano":
Other destinations
- Village of Arcumeggia - Known as the "Painters' Country" it is a mountain hamlet of Casalzuigno characterized by the presence of numerous external frescoes on the houses, it is part of the painted villages in the province of Varese
- Cittiglio waterfalls - There are three waterfalls protected by dense vegetation, the first - equipped with a picnic area - is easily accessible even by inexperienced hikers
- Brinzio lake - Located in the Rasa valley, it is a small lake that is relevant from a naturalistic point of view, has an area equipped with wooden tables and benches and is the starting point for excursions in the Campo dei Fiori area
- Campo dei Fiori Regional Park
- Villa Della Porta Bozzolo
How to get
By plane
The two major airports serving Valcuvia are Milan Malpensa and Milan Linate.
- Milan Malpensa
In Gallarate, in the province of Varese, there is the Milan Malpensa airport, the most important airport in the Alto-Milanese area.To reach Valcuvia from Milan Malpensa, public transport services are available:
- Malpensa Express train up to Malpensa Centrale or Cadorna.
- Regional Train
direct to Laveno Mombello, get off at the Cittiglio stop. - From Cittiglio it is possible to move throughout the Valcuvia with the bus service see "How to get around" section.
direct to Laveno Mombello, get off at the Cittiglio stop.- Milan Linate
The airport is connected to Varese by various bus / shuttle lines.
- Airbus Linate Centrale Cost: 5 euros.
- Once in Milan take a regional train with direction Laveno Nord and get off at Cittiglio
- From Cittiglio it is possible to move throughout the Valcuvia with the bus service see "How to get around" section.
By car
- From Milan
Take the Autostrada dei Laghi 
and take the exit Varese.
- From Varese
- Take the Strada Statale
- Take the Provincial Road
towards Via Provinciale - Take the Provincial Road
. Arrival in Cittiglio
towards Via Provinciale
. Arrival in - From Lugano
- Exit at Lavena Ponte Tresa customs and head towards Cunardo Strada Provinciale
- Take the Strada Statale and then Provincial Road towards Cittiglio
It is not possible to reach Valcuvia by sea.
How to get around
On the train
Throughout the territory it is also possible to circulate via the railway network. In particular the railway lines Trenord is Trenitalia.
By bus
- Line N03 Laveno-Mombello ←→ Not him
- Line N15 Cittiglio ← → Luino
- Bus line Castano: Line VareseCuveglio with branch Rancio Valcuvia-Bedero Valcuvia-Masciago Primo
What see
What to do
The Valcuvia area offers numerous possibilities for excursions on foot or by bicycle, facilitated by a dense network of cycle and pedestrian paths. Valcuvia is also crossed by the system of fortifications of the Cadorna line of which some traces remain such as trenches and fortifications.
At the table
Valcuvia is part of the Route of flavors of the Varesine Valleys, among the typical products of the area there are cheeses and the IGP "Ronchi Varesini" wine.
Safety
- 1 Causa Pia Luvini Hospital, Via Luvini 2 (Cittiglio), ☎ 39 0332 607111.
Mon-Sun 00: 00-24: 00. - 2 Bianchi Pharmacy, Via G. Verdi, 55C (Cocquio-Trevisago), ☎ 39 0332 700173. Mon 00: 00-12: 30 and 15: 00-19: 30, Tue-Sat 8: 30-12: 30 and 15: 00-19: 30, Sun 8: 30-00: 00.
Mon-Sun 00: 00-24: 00.
