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A small village overlooking the lake. A pleasant climb with gentle slopes from any direction, with the option of hiking around the lake.

Small intra-moraine lake, fed by rainwater in the small basin created by the Balteo Glacier in this moraine, which dates back more than one hundred thousand years. The name “paolet” in the local dialect means “small swamp” because over time this lake has partially filled with organic material created by the decomposition of aquatic vegetation. At the moment the water remains only in a ring outside the lake while in the center an islet has already formed: if there is no human intervention, the lake will gradually fill up completely. This is a site of great naturalistic importance for the many species that inhabit it, including the Pelobates fosco insubrico, a small toad at risk of extinction and for this reason the subject of a European protection project.

Alpeggio destination for easy walks, with green meadows, picnic table and lake. Nice to reach with the whole family

An easy climb that rewards you with a view of the lake and its dam. Pay attention to cars, the road is not very wide in some places.

The Monti Pelati, also called Monti Rossi, are a narrow band of hills located between Baldissero Canavese and Vidracco, characteristic precisely because their color and arid territory make them stand out from the rest of the environment. The reason why the territory looks like this is because it is composed of Peridotite rocks, rich in iron and magnesium. Peridotites are very hard and compact rocks that resist erosive agents more than other rock materials. From the alteration of iron and magnesium minerals, very acidic and poorly developed soils are generated. The vegetation that covers this small relief is consequently poor in trees but rich in uncommon herbaceous and shrubby species. Suitable for MTB and GRAVEL Drinking fountains along the path Separate waste collection. Panoramic view of the Gurzia Lake Dam.

info and more details here https://www.turismotorino.org/it/bivouac-alpe-bellono

Open refuge with the possibility of having a shelter inside and equipped with stoves and a small kitchen. There is also a separate shed with barbecue. The Refuge is a place to be respected and kept clean.