Laghetti di Cancano, Bormio
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Lake·Easy·Scenic·Popular

Laghetti di Cancano, Bormio

Lombardy

The Laghetti di Cancano (Lago di Cancano and Lago di San Giacomo) at 1,950 m above Bormio are two alpine reservoirs with extraordinary mountain scenery — ibex regularly seen on the dam road, chamois grazing the shores. The Ortler group (3,905 m) rises above. The Valfurva road to the lake is closed to traffic — the circuit is 7 km. Golden eagle. Dogs off-leash.

Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+100 m
Best season
June – October

Highlights

  • Ibex regularly seen on the dam road above 1,950 m
  • Ortler group (3,905 m) above the twin reservoirs
  • Car-free road — 7 km circuit with chamois at the waterline

With your dog

Alpine circuit; dogs off-leash.