パルコリージョナルデルモンヴィーゾの天然記念物・トップ16

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Beautiful and famous lake easily reachable from Pian del Re and Regina.

To shorten the hike, it's best to take the chairlift to the Helios refuge, saving almost two hours of dirt road that passes by the Savigliano refuge. There aren't any major difficulties, except for the very last few meters where it climbs very steeply.

The first structure of the Pian del Re refuge hotel was built by the Municipality of Crissolo in 1874 to accommodate mountaineers intent on climbing the Normal route of Monviso. In 1909 it became privately owned and management passed to the Perotti family, a historic dynasty of mountain guides of Monviso. Numerous paths start from here, both for day trips and for multi-day treks, such as the Giro del Monviso, or mountaineering itineraries, including the Normal route of Monviso. The refuge is open every day from the beginning of June to the end of September and offers 30 beds, in addition to a bar and restaurant service. For more information, visit the website: https://www.rifugiopiandelre.it.

Very tough climb, from Pontechianale to the Helios refuge, pedalable with overturning slopes, from the refuge to the summit all portage and push. But the descent is one of the most beautiful I've ever done

The charm of seeing the lake reflected in the water, encounters with (protected) salamanders, be careful not to step on them

Very suggestive lake, to be admired at various times of the day

Old shelter with periodic openings