カスティオーネ・アンデヴェンノの天然記念物・トップ20

Perfect for a mid-November visit, as I did today. The lake is frozen and magnificent to see. It's a short drive from San Giuseppe—it took me an hour and a quarter—but there's ice in some spots, and it's quite cold, being on the dark side. But it's worth it.

A charming alpine lake with turquoise waters, nestled in a valley surrounded by hills, with a beautiful view all around. It can be reached from San Giuseppe (1h30min from signs) and from other itineraries in Valmalenco. The path from San Giuseppe has some steep and wet sections, especially during the thaw: comfortable footwear suitable for the terrain is recommended.

The route from San Giuseppe takes about 1 hour, the path is not difficult but rather steep and wet given its exposure.

Autumn colors

Beautiful alpine lake! Its peculiar characteristic is the blue of its water!

Easy to reach summit after a very panoramic walk from Campelli. Panoramic view of the Disgrazia and Bernina groups, of Valmalenco and the adjacent valleys with the Scais and Venina lakes. Magnificent perspective on the Rhaetian Alps, the ridge path that leads to the cross is spectacular!

I go through phases of loving and hating the original Molino path up the Piramidi - you should definitely try it at least once. It’s the most direct. More suitable for the uphill than the downhill!

From Pizzo Meriggio the view is 360 degrees over the Disgrazia group, the Bernina, the Ortles, the Adamello to the north/north-east and to the south over the giants of the Orobie: Pizzo Coca, Pizzo Redorta and Cima Scais. Below the summit you can see the Zocche lakes.