La Mandria Regional Park

Why go

The park preserves a rare surviving stretch of the forest that once covered much of the Po plain. Its walking and cycling routes give the former royal hunting reserve a scale you cannot grasp from the nearby palace alone. Choose a gate and route deliberately, since the area extends well beyond a single point on the map.

What to look for

• Lowland woodland recalls the older landscape of the Po plain.
• Marked walking and cycling routes cross the former hunting reserve.
• Borgo Castello is a historic complex within the wider park.

Useful to know

• Pick a specific park entrance and trail before travelling; the park has several access points.
• Allow separate time for Borgo Castello if you want to see its royal apartments.
• Check the park’s official access information for your planned route.