Places
Hike·Easy·Family·Popular
Cinque Laghi di Ivrea
Piedmont
The retreating Baltea glacier left a cluster of kettle lakes north of Ivrea — Sirio, San Michele, Nero, Pistono and Campagna. A waymarked circuit strings them together through chestnut and oak woodland, with swimming spots and lakeside bars along the way.
Duration
Half day
Distance
12 km
Elevation
+200 m
Best season
April – October
Parking · Free
Free parking at Lago Sirio or near Lago Pistono at Chiaverano.
Water
Fountains at Lago Sirio and in Chiaverano village.
Highlights
- Five lakes on one easy loop
- Swim stops at Lago Sirio
- Bird-rich reedbeds at Lago di Campagna
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the trail; dog-friendly grassy shores at Lago Sirio and Pistono.
