Lago Pistono, Ivrea
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Lake·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem

Lago Pistono, Ivrea

Piedmont

Lago Pistono (215 m) is the smallest of the five moraine lakes in the amphitheatre of glacial moraines (anfiteatro morenico di Ivrea) — one of the best-preserved glacial moraine systems in Europe. The lake is warm and shallow — perfect for swimming. Great crested grebe and little grebe breed. The surrounding moraine hills have vineyards producing the little-known Canavese DOC wine.

Duration
1.5 hours
Distance
4 km
Elevation
+10 m
Best season
May – September

Highlights

  • Part of the finest glacial moraine amphitheatre in Europe
  • Warm and shallow — perfect for summer swimming
  • Canavese DOC wine vineyards on the surrounding moraines

With your dog

Lake circuit; dogs welcome.