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Lago Ampollino Dam

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    Location: Cotronei, Crotone, Calabria, Italy

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    May 1, 2023

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    At the beginning of the 20th century the course of the Ampollino river was blocked to give rise to the first artificial dam built in Sila for hydroelectric purposes. Lake Ampollino, surrounded by the Sila Piccola and Sila Grande mountains, is connected to Lake Arvo by a penstock and feeds the Orichella, Timpa Grande and Calusia power stations.
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    June 24, 2025

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    The Ampollino Valley is surrounded by the mountains of the Sila massif, with clearly distinguishable peaks: Scorciavuoi (1627 m above sea level), Gariglione (1623 m above sea level), Zingomarro (1463 …
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    June 24, 2025

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    In summer, you can take advantage of numerous cycling routes that lead through diverse landscapes - from mountain spruce forests to water areas of lakes.

    In winter, the area is …
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    1. Laghi Ampollino e Arvo – loop tour

    72.4km

    04:45

    1,090m

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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