Places
Lake·Easy·Family·Hidden gem
Laghi della Lavagnina
Piedmont
The Torrente Gorzente was dammed here in the 19th century, flooding an area the Romans and later prospectors mined for gold. A forest track loops both lakes past ruined sluices and washing tables, deep in the quiet beech and chestnut hills between Piedmont and Liguria.
Duration
2–3 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+150 m
Best season
April – October
Parking · Free
Free parking below the lower dam, reached by a narrow road from Casaleggio Boiro.
Water
No safe drinking water on the loop — bring your own.
Highlights
- Roman and 1800s gold-mining relics
- Deep green dammed lakes
- Wolves and wild boar in the surrounding park
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the forest track away from the picnic areas.
