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The Spiazzi dell'Acqua Picnic Area is one of the most peaceful and pleasant spots in the Gandellino area, surrounded by greenery and perfect for a relaxing break before or after a hike. Located in an easily accessible clearing, it offers tables, natural shade, and a cool atmosphere thanks to the proximity to the water. It's a simple yet meticulously maintained spot, ideal for families, groups, or anyone looking to enjoy a quiet moment in nature. Its secluded location and wooded setting make it a small haven of peace, convenient to reach yet far from the noise.

The erratic boulder, a reddish-purple Verrucano parallelepiped, has a volume of approximately 20 m3 and protrudes approximately 130 cm from the ground. The east and west walls have detached from the boulder due to weathering, rotating slightly outward and reveal the outline of steps carved to facilitate access to the boulder. The upper part, slightly concave and sloping toward the valley, features several incisions, cup marks, and channels, roughly crafted but arranged with a certain symmetry: they are distributed mainly along three parallel lines. The north-facing face also displays a series of cup-marked incisions arranged in an oblique line. The shape and distribution of these incisions are such that they cannot be considered natural in origin. This altar boulder was presumably a sacred place of the ancient priests, the Celtic Druids. Perhaps a place of sacrifice. According to studies conducted here and elsewhere in the Alps, it is believed that the altar stone was used for sacred rites between the third and first millennium BC. In reality, the sacredness of this place extends beyond prehistory. The name "Sedornia" is a transformation of the Roman name "Sáturnia," thus another religious element, the god Saturn, god of nature, prosperity, and abundance.

Lake Spigorel is a small alpine lake in the Sedornia Valley, accessible from Tezzi Alti (Gandellino) via CAI trail 309. It is a popular destination for its wild location between Monte Barbarossa and Vigna Vaga. 🚶‍♂️ Route from Tezzi Alti Key details Start: Tezzi Alti (969 m) Arrival: Lake Spigorel (approximately 1,800 m) Difficulty: Hiking (E) Duration: Outward journey: ~3 hours Return journey: ~2 hours Elevation gain: ~830 m General route outline Take the forest road of the Sedornia Valley. Pass by the Chapel of San Carlo (1,163 m). Continue through woods and pastures to the Vigna Vaga huts. The final stretch climbs steeply toward the lake basin. ⭐ Why go there Wild and untouched environment. Excellent viewpoint over the Sedornia Valley. Option to continue toward Sponda Vaga or Rifugio Mirtillo for longer itineraries.

Beautiful open space, also equipped with grills and a covered structure, I believe built by the Alpine troops. There's a fountain and open spaces with wooden benches.

TO EAT AND RIP WATER

A lovely refuge at the end of the Lizzola chairlift. Several trails start here, the one to Lake Spigorel is recommended. The refuge is packed in August, and it's difficult to book a lunch reservation, but you can have sandwiches made and excellent cakes to go.

A beautiful mountain lake. In August 2025, it's full of water and tadpoles about to become frogs. To get there, we recommend taking the chairlift from Lizzola to the Mirtillo Refuge, then taking the "low" trail to Lago Spigorel. To return, you can retrace the same path or, if you're willing to take a quick but strenuous climb (220 meters) and a slightly steeper and stonier path, take the "high" route to the Mirtillo Refuge.

Small refuge near the Lizzola ski lifts, highly recommended in spring when the lifts are closed and therefore there are few excursions to have the opportunity to enjoy the landscape and the tranquility that this place offers. From Lizzola you can go up from the ski slopes (when they are closed) or passing through the Passo della Manina (longer path but with less slope). Excellent cuisine, do not miss the village cake! very good.