Lago di Lolair, Arnad
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Lake·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem

Lago di Lolair, Arnad

Aosta Valley

Lago di Lolair (612 m) near Arnad in the lower Aosta Valley is a moraine lake ringed by vineyards producing the Donnas DOC red wine. The lake is warm enough to swim from June to September. Little grebe breeds. The surrounding slopes are cultivated with nebbiolo (the same grape as Barolo) in steep terraced vineyards. The village of Arnad is famous for its lard (Lard d'Arnad DOP) cured in brine.

Duration
1.5 hours
Distance
4 km
Elevation
+60 m
Best season
May – September

Highlights

  • Donnas DOC vineyards around the lake — nebbiolo at 600 m
  • Warm enough to swim June–September
  • Lard d'Arnad DOP — the famous cured lard from the village

With your dog

Lake circuit; dogs welcome.