Grotta dell'Orso
Caverns & Caves
Nature & Parks
Attraction
About
The cave, where an important repository of remains of over 500 cave bears (ursus spelaeus) were found, is situated on the eastern side of Monte Generoso. These lived and became extinct on Monte Generoso between 30-50'000 years ago. The cave has been prepared in a way that enables everyone, not only paleontologists, to visit
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes