Places
Lake·Easy·Family·Hidden gem
Lago Vargno & Santuario di Coumarial, Fontainemore
Aosta Valley
The road up from Fontainemore ends near the Lago Vargno, a small dammed lake among conifers, with the pilgrimage church of Coumarial just above it. Easy loops circle the water and climb a little into the woods; the harder Alta Via 1 route to Rifugio Coda starts here.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
4 km
Elevation
+150 m
Best season
May – October
Parking · Free
Free parking near the Coumarial sanctuary above Fontainemore.
Water
Fountain at the sanctuary.
Highlights
- Quiet conifer-ringed reservoir
- Santuario di Coumarial
- Foot of the Alta Via 1
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the shore and forest paths away from the road.
