Lake Chiotas – Lago del Chiotas loop from Lago della Rovina

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Lake Chiotas – Lago del Chiotas loop from Lago della Rovina

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Lake Chiotas – Lago del Chiotas loop from Lago della Rovina

06:10

13.2km

950m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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131 m

Lago della Rovina and Rifugio Genova

Highlight • Lake

then from where there is the toilet go up the path on the left that seems to move away from the other side, but it is less steep, being little …

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373 m

Lago della Rovina

Highlight • Lake

The route is long and closed due to landslides, as you can see from the photos, but if you want with a little attention it can be done,

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1.94 km

View of Lago della Rovina and Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

view of the refuge

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3.49 km

Wildlife Observation: Ibex, Chamois, and Marmots

Highlight • Viewpoint

artificial but undoubtedly beautiful to look at

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4.24 km

An artificial lake built in the late 1970s, with two dams, used for the production of electricity. It is really beautiful, enclosed by mountains with the Genova refuge clearly visible in the distance.

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7.28 km

Ruins with View of Lago del Claus

Highlight • Historical Site

7.32 km

Colle delle Fenestrelle

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Colle delle Fenestrelle is located below Punta Fenestrelle and is the passage point to reach the Rifugio Soria-Ellena on the opposite side. From here, you can enjoy an excellent panorama of the surrounding mountains.

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