Places
Lake·Easy·Family·Popular
Lago delle Streghe, Crampiolo
Piedmont
A gentle walk from the Devero plateau leads through pasture and larch to the "Lake of the Witches", a small pool whose water turns an intense emerald against the trees. Crampiolo, a cluster of stone dairy huts, sits just above, with the path continuing to the Devero reservoir.
Duration
2–3 hours
Distance
6 km
Elevation
+250 m
Best season
June – October
Parking · Paid
Paid parking at Alpe Devero; the lake is a 45-minute walk on.
Water
Fountain at Crampiolo; streams on the alp.
Highlights
- Intense emerald water
- Stone dairy hamlet of Crampiolo
- Golden larches in October
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the alp away from grazing; leash near Crampiolo hamlet.
