Places
Lake·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Lago di Larecchio, Val Vigezzo
Piedmont
From the Alpe Blitz road end above Craveggia a path climbs through larch and alder to Lago di Larecchio at 1,860 m, a small dark lake on the edge of the Val Grande national park. Longer routes reach the Scaredi pass and the wild heart of Val Grande.
Duration
4–5 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+550 m
Best season
June – October
Parking · Free
Free parking at Alpe Blitz above Craveggia (rough road).
Water
Streams on the climb; treat before drinking.
Highlights
- Larch-fringed lake on the Val Grande edge
- Craveggia old spa ruins nearby
- Deep silence of the wilderness border
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the alp away from grazing.
