치아노코‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪14‬개의 호수

Enchanting artificial lake at the foot of Rocciamelone

A lake with a massive dam used for electricity generation. It can be reached from several points, the most convenient being via Dietro la Torre lake, starting from Pian Sulè (3 hours by road + 30 minutes on a trail).

Long excursion, starting from Margone and arriving at the Cibrario refuge with 1200 m of altitude difference, difficult but fairly smooth path. Then we continue from the refuge, we climb a fairly steep and delicate climb for a first stretch, immediately after there is a beautiful natural lake and from there the climb begins up to the hill, from the hill there are signs, a scree begins that gradually becomes very tiring and dangerous as you climb because the stones crumble, with a little attention you reach the summit with great difficulty but the view is truly beautiful. Excursion suitable for those who already have a lot of experience.

Starting from Margone the path that goes up to the Cirbrario refuge is very steep but doable with 1200 mt. Up to the Cibrario refuge. You then continue to the Croce Rossa peak, the first part is steep and the path is very steep and delicate…then there are some small lakes to cross and you go up to the hill, there is still a very challenging climb and then you pass on a scree until you go up with a very difficult climb with slippery stones, definitely a climb for experts until the summit is 20164 mt of altitude difference from Margone.

Unfortunately, the upper lake is full of rotting plants. Swimming is not recommended unless you are a frog. Unfortunately, the smell is not that great either. So I quickly left. The lake near the parking lot looks a little better. The restaurant is a nice place to stay.

Dam lake very well known and frequented by many people in the summer period, but parking for motor vehicles is subject to a fee (rate July and August 2024: €5 on weekdays and €7 on weekends)

Beautiful lake, even frozen, in the middle of nature

Frozen in winter