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Lake della Rossa

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    Location: Usseglio, Torino, Piedmont, Italy

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    November 10, 2022

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    The Lago della Rossa is located in the municipality of Usseglio and is the largest lake in the Lanzo Valleys. It is a very beautiful lake, one of the most spectacular destinations in the valley.

    The Red Lake takes its name from the top of the Red Cross, 3566 meters high, which is reflected in its waters.

    It was born as a small natural lake, then the construction of the dam, which took place between 1931 and 1934, made it significantly expand and made it, at the time, the highest artificial lake in Europe.

    Source: raccontapassi.it/lago-della-rossa-un-paradiso-ghiacciato
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    August 31, 2025

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    A lake with a massive dam used for electricity generation. It can be reached from several points, the most convenient being via Dietro la Torre lake, starting from Pian Sulè (3 hours by road + 30 minutes on a trail).
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    1. From Ciriè Refuge to Gastaldi Refuge and Lago della Rossa — Ring tour

    17.6km

    07:48

    1,340m

    1,340m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Alpine traverse through granite peaks connecting turquoise lakes and mountain refuges in the Graian Alps.
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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 2,660 m

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