Riserva Naturale Torrente Orba - Aree protette del Po piemontese

15062 Bosco Marengo (AL)
Tel. +39 0131 299712
E-mail: parcopopiemontese@pec.it
https://www.parcopopiemontese.it/riserva-torrente-orba.php
Information for those visiting the protected areas of the Piedmontese Po River

The River Orba Nature Reserve extends into the province of Alessandria and involves the Municipalities of Bosco Marengo, Capriata d'Orba, Casal Cermelli, Predosa.

The Reserve is inserted into a lowland area with a predominantly agricultural tradition, such that arable land and poplar plantations reach as far as the banks of the River Orba. The area is flat. From a floral point of view, the Reserve is home to numerous protected species.

The River Orba Nature Reserve occupies part of the larger Special Area of Conservation and Special Protection Area of the River Orba of the Natura 2000 Network (identified by code IT 1180002), which extends for 506 hectares.

The operational headquarters of the Piedmont Po Protected Areas is in Bosco Marengo (former municipal Mill), via Marconi 24, contact number 0131 299 712.


A flyer of the Park Authority indicating the code of conduct for visitors to the Piedmont Po Park is attached.

(text and photo are from the Park Authority website)