Lago di Gerosa, Alta Val Marecchia
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Lake·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem

Lago di Gerosa, Alta Val Marecchia

Marche

Lago di Gerosa (700 m) near Sestino in the Alta Val Marecchia is the most isolated reservoir in the northern Marche — surrounded by chestnut and oak hills with no tourist infrastructure. Golden eagle nests on the limestone outcrops above the lake. The valley is part of the ancient Montefeltro — the duchy of Federico da Montefeltro (the humanist Renaissance duke of Urbino). Wolf is resident.

Duration
2 hours
Distance
4 km
Elevation
+30 m
Best season
May – October

Highlights

  • Golden eagle nesting on limestone outcrops above the lake
  • Montefeltro — Federico da Montefeltro's duchy
  • Most isolated reservoir in the northern Marche

With your dog

Lake circuit; dogs welcome.