Le Folaghe park

The Le Folaghe Intermunicipal Natural Park (P.L.I.S.) is a nature reserve located in the municipality of Casei Gerola (managing entity) and has been part of the International Waterfowl Census (IWC) since 1994.

The park is situated in the province of Pavia, in a strategic location in the heart of the Po Valley, between the municipalities of Casei Gerola and Silvano Pietra, covering an area of 70 hectares.

Thanks to former clay extraction pits, now flooded by groundwater, and its proximity to the Po River and the Apennines, the park serves as an ideal stopover for migratory birds. A total of 260 species have been recorded here, including remarkable visitors such as the Whiskered Tern, the Pacific Golden Plover, and the Eurasian Dotterel. Not to be missed—the Corn Crake!

Visitors are welcome in the park, and everyone is invited to follow a few simple rules to respect the park and the natural elements it preserves.

Park Regulations
You can download the park regulations via the following link:
[Park Le Folaghe Regulations]

Due to its particular geographic position along the migration routes of many bird species, the park is of special zoological interest. The variety of habitats—including bodies of water of varying depths and wooded areas—within a broader landscape dominated by intensive agriculture has made it an important research site for ornithological studies.

These carefully managed environmental restorations attract visitors, guided tours, associations, institutions (such as the Province of Pavia), school groups, and birdwatching enthusiasts.

HOW TO GET TO LE FOLAGHE PARK

From Milan (50 km):
Take the Milan-Serravalle (A7) highway towards Genoa, exit at Casei Gerola, and follow the signs for Voghera, then turn at the Silvano Pietra junction.

From Genoa (60 km):
Take the Milan-Serravalle (A7) highway towards Milan, exit at Casei Gerola, and follow the signs for Voghera, then turn at the Silvano Pietra junction.

From the Piacenza-Turin highway (5 km):
Exit at Voghera and follow directions to Casei Gerola until reaching the Silvano Pietra junction.

Once you take the Silvano Pietra junction (SP 12), turn right onto the first dirt road—you have arrived at Le Folaghe Park!

The park has no fixed opening or closing hours; it is always open and accessible, provided visitors respect the regulations.

The drivable dirt road that encircles the park may not be easily passable under certain weather conditions or when groundwater levels are high.

For further information, contact: parcolefolaghe@libero.it