The park, 473 hectares wide, stretches near the southern coast of Lake Maggiore. It is a large “green lung” consisting of woods, meadows and pasturelands. It is a characteristic habitat with wide calm pools and small silent marshes. The origin of the place dates back to the end of the latest glaciations, when some source came to the surface amongst the ancient deposits of boulder clay, typical of the area, generating the attractive "Lagoni".

The Vigezzo Valley offers a wealth of winter sports facilities for all the family. A cross-country ski trail through snowy pinewoods and clearings links Malesco, Santa Maria Maggiore, and Druogno. People who enjoy downhill skiing will love the high Piana di Vigezzo, with its 20 km of marvellous, panoramic slopes and an altitude difference of 1,240 m. A brand new cableway with 8-seater cabins comfortably takes you from Prestinone to the Piana (1726 m).

Only 10 km from Domodossola, the Domobianca Ski Centre offers ski lift facilities for alpine skiing and snowboarding. 21 km of ski trails will entertain ski enthusiasts all day long. Snowboarders can enjoy different types of jumps, rails and boxes at the Luse Park freestyle.