Places
Lake·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Lago delle Sagne, Valle Stura
Piedmont
From the Bagni di Vinadio or the Lombarda road a path climbs through larch and then wide pasture — famous among botanists for its orchids and gentians — to the Lago delle Sagne at about 2,000 m, a shallow tarn with the frontier ridge and the Maritime Alps behind.
Duration
3–4 hours
Distance
8 km
Elevation
+500 m
Best season
June – September
Parking · Free
Free parking at Bagni di Vinadio or along the Colle della Lombarda road.
Water
Streams on the path; treat before drinking.
Highlights
- Shallow alpine tarn at ~2,000 m
- Orchid- and gentian-rich pasture
- Frontier-ridge and Maritime-Alps backdrop
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated above the tree line away from grazing flocks.
