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From the summit of Mount Botte Donato

Lake Cecita is one of the artificial basins that has adapted best to the Sila landscape

Lorica, located right on the shore of the lake, is a convenient base for trips. It is a small town with several cafes and service points where you can take a break after a ride or walk. There are also several easy and well-marked hiking trails in the area, which allow for leisurely walks in the forest or along the shore.

Lake Arvo is a natural centre of outdoor activities in the Sila National Park. Around the lake there are good quality asphalt roads, which are great for cycling - both recreational and more demanding. The routes are varied in length and difficulty, so everyone will find something for themselves. For example, the "Anello Lago Arvo" route is a classic loop recommended in local guides, recommended in spring and summer. Along the way you pass places such as: Camping Lago Arvo, the dam (Diga Nocelle), Rovale, Scarda, Pino Collito and other picturesque corners.

After a ride around the lake... time for some serious charging. The local Patate della Sila IGP is not only legendary in taste, but also fuel, which grows thanks to the same water you just passed. Grown right next to the trail, it ends up on your plate before you even have time to take off your helmet😅. Perfect after the kilometers you've racked up.

The Ciclovia dei Parchi della Calabria runs around the lake. Although the entire Ciclovia is considered a route for experienced cyclists due to the significant elevation gain, the lake section is characterized by a more accessible profile. The sections are dominated by flat or gentle climbs, making it suitable for cyclists with average physical fitness. The surface is mixed, alternating between asphalt and gravel sections (natural surfaces and dirt roads), typical of cycle routes immersed in nature. For this reason, a trekking, gravel or mountain bike is most suitable.

Photos from this place best reflect the natural and wild character of Lago di Cecita, whose surface is located at 1,143 meters above sea level. The forest not only does not end at the water line, but actually penetrates it. Tall conifers and lower shrubs create a dense wall of greenery, the lowest parts of which grow out of the lake's depths. It looks as if nature perfectly incorporated the body of water into the existing forest, creating a harmonious, forest-water scenery.

with the snow it's beautiful