Lessinia is a plateau in the Vicentine Pre-Alps, located mostly in the province of Verona and only partially in the provinces of Vicenza and Trento. A perfect spot to relax and be fully immersed in nature. The area is full of rich history and civilization since the earliest of times due to the abundance of flint and the presence of caves. It borders the Piccole Dolomiti range and Monte Baldo, making Lessinia full of beautiful views, hiking trails and much more.
The National Park of Lessinia is the place to visit, as it was created to preserve the culture and nature in this area. Trails are spread out around the park, leading visitors to all the must-see attractions including fossilized Bolca fish, waterfalls, caves, natural bridges, lakes, forests, animals and more. Museums at the park also help to showcase the history found within the perimeter of the park.
Also within the mountains of Lessinia is where the Monte Veronese cheese is produced. The herd of cows used to make the cheese roam freely among these mountain pastures for a longer time compared to the grazing times of other cows. The longer duration of grazing has occurred since the beginning of the production of Monte Veronese, over hundreds of years ago, along with the use of raw milk from the cow which helps to add flavor to the cheese. There are a few types of Monte Veronese cheese that have different aging times ranging from 25 years to one year and sometimes more.
