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Lago della Stua is an artificial lake in the heart of the Belluno Dolomites, in Val Canzoi, fed by the Caorame torrent. The dam that holds it back was built between 1952 and 1953 by SADE, an Italian electricity company, with the aim of generating hydroelectric energy. Origin of the name: The name "Stua" comes from the dialect term to indicate an artificial structure that blocked a torrent, used for floating timber. This practice consisted of transporting logs through torrents and rivers, exploiting the current of the water. The construction: The Lago della Stua dam is 54.3 meters high and 32.4 meters wide, and was built in the area of Orsera, a town in Cesiomaggiore, to allow the production of hydroelectric energy. The lake extends for about 1.5 square kilometers and is home to various species of fauna. Activities: Lago della Stua is a popular destination for outdoor tourism, with opportunities for sport fishing, trekking, mountain biking and bird watching. Its panoramic position and natural beauty make it an ideal place for hiking and outdoor activities. Importance: Lago della Stua represents an important source of renewable energy for the region and an important naturalistic site, contributing to the conservation of the biodiversity of the Dolomites.

A climb without difficulty, giving you a feeling of being in the deep Dolomites.

The two saints are said to have arrived in the area during the Christian persecutions, and legend has it that they were saved here, through miraculous intercession, from a detachment of soldiers. Another legend says that the well was dug into the rock by a boulder thrown by the devil at the church, which was miraculously saved by the saints. Over time, it was believed that the water from the well could cure whooping cough, so the site became a pilgrimage destination. Beneath the church is the shrine of the Madonna, to which women who desired to have a child would climb. Until a few years ago, it was customary to light fires in the woods around the church during the night of Santa Susanna. The site where the church is built suggests that the settlement was part of a defensive system to counteract barbarian invasions. The well, located on a rocky spur with an almost sheer drop, suggests that a brazier once stood on the site, lit in case of danger. Source: descriptive panel on site

The artificial lake of Stua is located at an altitude of 696m. at the head of the Canzoi valley.

Along the challenging route they offer us a break to photograph them. Thanks to the author

A bold and marvelous engineering feat considering the means and tools of the time.

You can admire a fantastic scenery