Valtellina
is the second bigger basin in Italy with 110 alpine lakes, 220 creeks, 2 Rivers
(Adda and Mera) and more than 200 km of watercourse.
During
summer holiday in Valtellina you can wander in the beautiful mountains,
surrounded by nature and beautiful lakes, just choose the one you want to see!
What are
the most beautiful lakes that you must see in Valtellina? Here our top ten list!
1. PALU' LAKE
WHERE: Valmalenco (1.965 m above sea level)
HOW TO GET THERE: you can
reach the lake on foot from S. Giuseppe (1.30 h) or with the ski lift in Chiesa
Valmalenco (about 30 min)
DID YOU KNOW? Every
year on the second Sunday of August there is the celebration of Crist of abyss
with the immersion in the lake more than 6 metres deep
- The amazing Palù lake, one of the largest lakes in Valtellina
2. LAKES OF CANCANO
WHERE: Valdidentro, Alta Valtellina (2.000 m above sea level)
HOW TO GET THERE: by
car following the directions from Fiordalpe (Valdidentro)
OUR TIP: you can do
the tour of Cancano Lakes with MTB. It’s a completely flat excursion, perfect
for families. From Cancano you can reach also the springs of river Adda, in the
nearby Val Alpisella (click here for more information).
- The two big artificial lakes of Cancano, at the bottom left the Scale Lake, located just after the Towers of Fraele
3. LAKE OF LIVIGNO
WHERE: Livigno (1.816 m above sea level)
OUR TIP: from Crap
de la Parè, accessible with a nice trekking excursion, you can admire the splendor
of the lake from the top. During summer, the Livigno Lake is navigable.
- The beautiful view of the Lake of Livigno that you will enjoy from Crap de la Parè
4. BIDET DELLA CONTESSA
WHERE: Val di Mello, Val Masino (1.000 m above sea level)
HOW TO GET THERE: in
summer with the shuttle service from S. Martino (or 20 minutes on foot from S. Martino)
DID YOU KNOW? Val
di Mello is the largest natural reserve of Lombardy. The lake of Qualido and
the Bidet of Contessa, famous for the clear waters, can be reached in few
minutes with a simple walk. (click here for more info)
- Val di Mello, is a must-visit for trekking but also for climbing its high granite walls
5. BEI LAGHETTI
WHERE: Bormio (2.775 m above sea level)
HOW TO GET THERE: from Bormio
3000 (reachable with the ski lift from Bormio or from Bormio 2000) with an
excursion of about 1 hour
DID YOU KNOW? Bei
Laghetti have been renamed as “ Maldives at 3000 m above sea level” for the blue color of their waters.
- Maldives at 3000 m above sea level :)
6. LAKE OF PESCEGALLO
WHERE: Pescegallo, Val Gerola, (1.865 m above sea level)
HOW TO GET THERE: hike excursion from Pescegallo to the lake (about 1h 30 m). From Pescegallo you can take also
the ski lift to the Salmurano mountain hut: from here, you can walk for about 40
minutes.
DID YOU KNOW? The Lake of Pescegallo in origin was a natural basin; with the construction of the dam
has expanded its dimension.
- The Lake of Pescegallo, in the heart of Val Gerola
7. AZZURRO (BLUE) LAKE
WHERE: Alpe Motta Alta, Campodolcino, Valchiavenna (1.853 m above sea level)
HOW TO GET THERE: from Alpe Motta with an excursion of about 30 minutes
DID YOU KNOW? The Azzurro
Lake is powered by an underground source, this means that the lake is full in spring
and empty in winter.
- At a short distance from the Azzurro Lake it is located the imposing statue of the Madonna of Europe, high 13 meters and covered by a gold foil
8. LAKE OF ANDOSSI
WHERE: Highland of Andossi, Valchiavenna (2.069 m above sea level)
HOW TO GET THERE: from
Madesimo with an excursion of about 1 hour, perfect also for families
DID YOU KNOW? This pond
offers enchanting views and it is very appreciated, especially by the
photographers
- The wonderful Lake of Andossi
9. LAKES OF PORCILE
WHERE: Val Lunga, Val Tartano (2.000 m above sea level)
HOW TO GET THERE: from
the car park in locality of Arale with a trekking excursion of about 2 hours
DID YOU KNOW? The Porcile
lakes are three, located at a short distance from each other and on differ
levels
- The Porcile lakes, ideal destination during summer and even more suggestive during the period of the flowering of rhododendron
10. BELVISO LAKE
WHERE: Val Belviso, Aprica (1.800 m above sea level)
HOW TO GET THERE: by car
following the directions for Frera dam; from the car park with a small walk
DID YOU KNOW? The Belviso
Valley is a popular destination for MTB lovers.
- As well as for the presence of the lake, the Belviso valley is a popular destination for MTB lovers
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