Places
Lake·Hard·Sporty·Hidden gem
Lago d'Arno, Val Saviore
Lombardy
A steep path (and a service cable-lift not for the public) climbs from Ponte del Guat above Saviore to the dam of the Lago d'Arno at 1,820 m, a long green-grey lake in a granite trench with the Re di Castello and the Adamello glaciers beyond. Rough paths continue to the Rifugio Paolo Prudenzini.
Duration
Full day
Distance
13 km
Elevation
+950 m
Best season
July – September
Parking · Free
Free parking at Ponte del Guat / Valle above Saviore dell'Adamello.
Water
Streams on the path; treat before drinking.
Highlights
- Granite-walled reservoir in the Adamello park
- Steep climb from Val Saviore
- On the way to Rifugio Prudenzini
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated above the tree line; fit dogs only — a steep climb.
