Places
Lake·Easy·Relaxing·Popular
Lago del Moncenisio
Piedmont
One of the highest large lakes in the Alps, Moncenisio straddles the French border and feels remarkably accessible — a smooth paved road rises to 1,974 m. The flat circuit follows the shoreline past a Napoleonic fortification and submerged village ruins visible in calm water.
Duration
3–4 hours
Distance
9 km
Elevation
+100 m
Best season
June – October
Highlights
- Submerged village visible in clear water
- Napoleonic fort ruins
- France border walk
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the flat lake circuit away from the dam.
