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Lake Corlo is crossed by three closely spaced bridges, located at the Rocca d'Arsiè constriction: the Polo Bridge, the Bassane Bridge, and the Victory Bridge. The Polo Bridge is the northernmost: a pedestrian-only bridge with an elegant iron structure (Eiffel Tower style), it offers a beautiful view of the lake, the canyon, and Rocca with its solitary bell tower.

Interesting and at times wild route to get to Cismon

Lake Corlo (or Arsiè) is an artificial basin. Between 1951 and 1954, a massive dam was built at its southern end, damming the Cismon River to power several hydroelectric plants. The area now occupied by the reservoir was once known as 'el Ligònt': a broad, fertile plain, crossed by the stream, with several bustling hamlets. The construction of the dam significantly disrupted the valley: many villages were forcibly evacuated and submerged; many were deprived of their main source of livelihood (cultivated fields and pastures); the village of Rocca d'Arsié was largely engulfed by the water; of the 3,000 inhabitants scattered among the various factions, 2,500 were forced to emigrate; on the eastern slope, several farmhouses found themselves completely isolated from the outside world and were soon abandoned. Various promises were made to residents, such as free electricity, jobs, the construction of roads and new homes (which were indeed built, but quickly proved to be quite shoddy): promises that were submerged along with the valley. The solitary bell tower of Rocca, on the shores of the lake, has become the symbol of this story: it was left in its original site, while the church was demolished and rebuilt 500 meters to the south, at a higher altitude, protected from the waters; for this reason, it is said that the bell tower and the church have "divorced"! Today, the lake is very evocative and fascinating: the tranquil and flat western shores, a destination for recreation and summer activities (camping, SUP, canoeing, pedal boats, and swimming), contrast with the steep and desolate eastern side, with rocky cliffs overlooking the water. The water level can vary greatly, depending on the season and the weather. https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lago_del_Corlo

Lake Corlo is crossed by 3 bridges close together, at the Rocca d'Arsiè bottleneck: the Polo Bridge, the Bassane Bridge and the Vittoria Bridge. The Ponte della Vittoria (also called Ponte delle Corde) is the southernmost bridge, as well as the most evocative and characteristic: cycle-pedestrian, with a maximum capacity of 12 people (as per the sign), and consists of a wooden walkway supported by ropes metal, fixed to stone towers; although it is absolutely safe, you feel a wobble at every step and under your feet, between the cracks in the boards, you can glimpse emptiness and water! Crossing it, some might suffer from dizziness... It was built in 1928, before the artificial lake was created, to replace an old, much lower bridge, often submerged by the floods of the Cismon torrent; dedicated to the victory of the First World War.

Corlo reservoir

Very impressive suspension bridge

A wonderful area around this sea

Wonderful area around the lake