Lake Avio is a water basin of natural origin. In 1929 a dam was built to create a reservoir to feed the Temù hydroelectric plant, which is no longer active today. In the early 1980s, the Edolo hydroelectric plant was built, fed directly by the waters of Lake Avio.

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Artificial lake, can be reached on foot via a narrow asphalted road

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A number of reservoirs form the basis for the region's electricity supply.

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Val d'Avio Trail to Adamello Gateway (via Route 611)

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Hike in Val d'Avio: the Malga Caldea to the Garibaldi Refuge

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Lake Avio – Malga Caldea loop from Temù

15.2km

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 1,970 m

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Location: Edolo, Brescia, Lombardy, Italy

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Val d'Avio Trail to Adamello Gateway (via Route 611)

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