Places
Lake·Easy·Family·Popular
Lago di Monate
Lombardy
Fed only by springs and small streams, Monate stays exceptionally clear and is a favourite local swimming lake. A shoreline path links Monate, Cadrezzate and Travedona through woods and small beaches, with a marked dog-friendly bathing area on the western side.
Duration
Half day
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+20 m
Best season
May – September
Parking · Paid
Paid seasonal parking at Monate and Cadrezzate lidos; free spaces inland.
Water
Fountains at the lakeside villages.
Highlights
- Spring-fed, unusually clear water
- Marked dog-bathing area
- Warm shallow entry for swimming
With your dog
Leashed dogs on the shore path; a signed dog-bathing spot on the Cadrezzate side.
