Places
Lake·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Diga del Menta, Aspromonte
Calabria
The Menta dam holds Reggio's water supply in a bowl of silver fir directly below Montalto, the roof of the Aspromonte. A gated service road (walkable) and forest paths lead to the lake and on toward the Montalto summit and the bronze Christ that overlooks the whole massif.
Duration
3–4 hours
Distance
8 km
Elevation
+400 m
Best season
May – October
Parking · Free
Free parking at the gate on the Menta access road above Roccaforte del Greco.
Water
Forest springs; the reservoir is not for drinking.
Highlights
- Reservoir below Montalto, the highest Aspromonte peak
- Silver-fir and beech forest
- Onward route to the Montalto Redeemer statue
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the service road and forest paths.
