The Campaccio Lake

Higing from Monte to the Campaccio Lake

The path starts at an altitude of 1600 metres at the parking area in Monte, ascending to 2300 metres at Campaccio, with freshwater springs, scenic spots and items of artistic interest along the trail, such as the 100year old Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Monte and the typical mountain huts.

Starting from the old village of Monte, follow path N273 northwest towards the mountain huts of Campello, a walk of about 40 minutes. From here continue in a westerly direction on path N273, which runs for a short stretch along path N208 then continues up to the mountain huts of Campaccio, heading southeast, where the distinctive mountain lake can be seen.

The communal pasture is evidence of the relationship between the land and its preservation via agriculture and the raising of livestock, of great importance in Alta Valtellina.

The excursion

  • Start: Monte
  • Arrival: Campaccio lake
  • minimum altitude: 1615 m
  • maximum altitude: 2304 m
  • lenght: 4 Km 434 m
  • vertical gain: 694 m
  • period: june - september