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Blue Lake

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Location: Valtournenche, Aosta Valley, Italy

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1. Ecomuseo del Vertice – View of the Matterhorn loop from Le Breuil - Cervinia

10.4km

03:40

460m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Blue Lake – Breuil-Cervinia Village loop from Le Breuil - Cervinia

7.87km

02:17

200m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Breuil-Cervinia Village – Blue Lake loop from Le Breuil - Cervinia

4.69km

01:23

60m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Bernd 🌲🦌🍄🥾

August 20, 2024

The Blue Lake (il Lago Blu), also known as Lake Layet, is located in the Breuil-Cervinia region of the Aosta Valley and lies south of the Matterhorn. It sits at almost 2,000 meters above sea level, surrounded by larches. It is not a large lake, but what makes it so special is its bright color. Supposedly, the deep blue is the merit of both the algae and mineral content, and the clarity comes from the fact that it is constantly fed by freshwater springs.

Source: dooid.it/en/the-matterhorns-magnificent-blue-lake-in-aosta-valley

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Bernd 🌲🦌🍄🥾

August 20, 2024

The legend of Lago Blu says that long ago, where the Blue Lake is today, there was a small house where a family of shepherds lived. One night, a poor traveler came to visit and knocked on their door, seeking food and shelter. The young shepherdess turned him away, but her son could not bear the thought of this selfish act. He tried to give the traveler his own bowl of milk, but his parents did not allow it and gave the man a bowl of dirty water instead. The parents even punished their son for going against their will and sent him out into the forest that very night to collect wood. He managed to collect a lot of wood without being attacked by wild animals, and when he returned home, he was horrified to find that his house was no longer there. A lake had swallowed him and with him his entire family. As the boy grew up and started his own family and village, they were known to be friendly, hospitable people who always welcomed strangers.

Source: dooid.it/en/the-matterhorns-magnificent-blue-lake-in-aosta-valley

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Simone

August 8, 2022

Before or after seeing the blue lake, go up to Cervinia to take me for a quiet walk

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Elevation 1,990 m

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Location: Valtournenche, Aosta Valley, Italy

Blue Lake

1. Ecomuseo del Vertice – View of the Matterhorn loop from Le Breuil - Cervinia

2. Blue Lake – Breuil-Cervinia Village loop from Le Breuil - Cervinia

3. Breuil-Cervinia Village – Blue Lake loop from Le Breuil - Cervinia

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