The best traffic-free bike rides around Ossona

In the territory of the Parco Lombardo della Valle del Ticino and its immediate surroundings, there are several historic residences and prestigious villas, some of which feature elements, decorations, or extensions dating back to the 19th century. Villa Picchetta (Cameri): Despite having older origins (16th century), the complex includes an oratory with 19th-century frescoes and decorated rooms, and is today one of the official seats of the protected areas management body. Delight villas and 19th-century residences: Many manor houses and former noble rural residences in the provinces of Milan, Varese, and Pavia were reconfigured or decorated in neoclassical and 19th-century style during the flourishing of agricultural estates along the river and the Navigli.

The Nosate–Tornavento cycle path is a charming 8 km cycle-pedestrian route that connects the province of Varese to that of Milan, immersed in the greenery of the Ticino Park.

Castelletto di Cuggiono is a charming hamlet in the municipality of Cuggiono, located in the metropolitan city of Milan and immersed in the splendid natural scenery of the Ticino Park. It stands along the banks of the Naviglio Grande and is one of the most appreciated historical and naturalistic destinations in the Milanese province for walking or cycling excursions.

The Bridge of Cassinetta di Lugagnano is one of the most characteristic and historically significant monuments located along the Naviglio Grande, in the metropolitan city of Milan. Originally built of granite, the structure dates back to the 17th century, erected during the Spanish rule of the Duchy of Milan to connect the two historic centers divided by the canal. The bridge historically unites Lugagnano (on the right bank, of Roman origin) and Cassinetta (on the left bank, of medieval design). The bridge was completely rebuilt in a donkey-back shape in May 1862. This intervention became necessary both to repair the damage from the wars of independence (such as the nearby Battle of Magenta in 1859) and to facilitate the transit of commercial barges on the Naviglio.

The view of the Turbigo power plant from the bridge over the Naviglio Grande is one of Lombardy's most iconic and photographed industrial sights. This panorama uniquely combines the historic waters of the canal, stone or iron bridges, and the imposing white-and-red striped chimneys of the Turbigo thermoelectric power plant.

The Naviglio Grande stretch in Castelletto di Cuggiono is one of the most evocative and intact historical and natural sights of the entire Ticino Park. Located in the province of Milan, this ancient river village seems suspended in time and is an ideal destination for walks, cycle touring, and relaxation away from the city chaos.

L'Alzaia del Naviglio di Bereguardo is the historic towpath, today transformed into a splendid cycle-pedestrian path of about 19 kilometers, which runs along the artificial canal of the same name. It connects Castelletto di Abbiategrasso (where the canal originates, branching off from the Naviglio Grande) to the municipality of Bereguardo, finally flowing into the Ticino river. Built in the 15th century at the behest of the Dukes of Milan (the Visconti first, then the Sforza), the canal served as a fundamental commercial route (particularly for salt and cheeses) to connect the city to the Po river and the sea.

Another great hydraulic dam work on the Ticino