Places
Lake·Easy·Family·Hidden gem
Lago di Osiglia, Val Bormida
Liguria
Osiglia is a 1930s hydro reservoir set among beech and chestnut hills near the Piedmont border, drawn down in winter but full and green in summer, when its little beaches and a lakeside bar draw locals to swim and picnic. A mostly flat path and quiet lanes follow the shore.
Duration
2–3 hours
Distance
8 km
Elevation
+60 m
Best season
May – September
Parking · Free
Free parking at Osiglia village or the lakeside bar.
Water
Fountains in Osiglia.
Highlights
- Largest lake in Liguria
- Wooded Val Bormida setting
- Summer swimming beaches
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the shore path; grassy access points for a paddle.
