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alvento – italian cycling magazine
September 29, 2023
Road cycling
An artificial lake with an oblong shape that bathes the provinces of Cosenza, Catanzaro and Crotone, Lake Ampollino was the first artificial reservoir to be created in Sila. The construction of the barrage began in 1916 and ended in 1927. It has two main tributaries, the Ampollino and Savuto rivers. On the banks of the lake a small tourist area was born over the years including the Sila villages of Trepidò, Villaggio Palumbo Sila, Caprara, Villaggio Baffa, Villaggio Lopez and Villaggio Belcastro.
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•Stefano Aimar
February 13, 2023
Road cycling
Large artificial lake that bathes three provinces, Cosenza, Catanzaro and Crotone.
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•Ciccioscapin
September 14, 2023
Road cycling
All in all, well-maintained roads, very few cars and always gentle slopes make the lake and its surroundings very fun for racing bikes.
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Best routes near Lake Ampollino
5.0
(5)
49
riders
82.7km
04:13
1,410m
1,410m
This difficult 51.4-mile (82.7 km) road cycling loop takes you through Sila National Park, past Lake Ampollino and Lake Arvo.
Hard
5.0
(3)
9
riders
50.6km
02:17
560m
560m
Cycle a moderate 31.4-mile (50.6 km) loop around Lake Ampollino from Caprara, gaining 1841 feet (561 metres) in the Sila National Park.
Moderate
5.0
(1)
3
riders
111km
05:49
2,100m
2,110m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Hard
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