Places
Lake·Easy·Family·Popular
Lago della Rovina, Valle Gesso
Piedmont
The paved road up the Valle della Rovina ends at a small emerald lake ringed by forest and rock. A gentle loop follows the shore; stronger walkers carry on up the steep military track to the Chiotas and Rovina reservoirs and Rifugio Genova.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+120 m
Best season
June – October
Parking · Paid
Paid car park at the lake (end of the Rovina road); fills on summer weekends.
Water
Stream inflows at the lake head are drinkable with care; fountain in Entracque village.
Highlights
- Emerald water framed by larch and rock
- Trailhead for the Chiotas dam hikes
- Chamois on the slopes at dawn
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the shoreline path inside the Alpi Marittime park.
