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Lake Livigno to Lake Cancano
Hiking Trail
Hard
20.26 mi
2,889 ft
A hiking odyssey from one gorgeous lake to another.
Situated on a 1949m plateau are the tropic blue-coloured waters of Lago di Cancano and Lago di San Giacomo, two reservoir lakes separated by a dam. Right next to the lakes and watching over the valley below are the Towers of Fraele, two military towers dating back to the Romans. But you almost don’t need any facts, because the beauty of this area is absolutely phenomenal and so speaks for itself. A ring of 3000er mountains climb directly out of the bright blue lake waters, and everything surrounding them hangs together in peaceful harmony. From the carpark P4 next to Livigno Lake follow the 138 trail up through the Valle Alpe Sella. It’s initially a steady climb up the narrow valley. When you reach the pretty high alpine lake Lago Alpisella (2260m) you will know that you are halfway there and are soon to enjoy a descent down to the Cancano Plateau. Once at the lakes, follow the gravel road around Lake Cancano and over the dam, before heading back to Livigno on the trail from which you came. Written by FATMAP Official
Situated on a 1949m plateau are the tropic blue-coloured waters of Lago di Cancano and Lago di San Giacomo, two reservoir lakes separated by a dam. Right next to the lakes and watching over the valley below are the Towers of Fraele, two military towers dating back to the Romans. But you almost don’t need any facts, because the beauty of this area is absolutely phenomenal and so speaks for itself. A ring of 3000er mountains climb directly out of the bright blue lake waters, and everything surrounding them hangs together in peaceful harmony. From the carpark P4 next to Livigno Lake follow the 138 trail up through the Valle Alpe Sella. It’s initially a steady climb up the narrow valley. When you reach the pretty high alpine lake Lago Alpisella (2260m) you will know that you are halfway there and are soon to enjoy a descent down to the Cancano Plateau. Once at the lakes, follow the gravel road around Lake Cancano and over the dam, before heading back to Livigno on the trail from which you came. Written by FATMAP Official
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ponte delle capre 2 passo alpisella | 3.09 mi | 1,578 ft | 9.6% |
| Ponte - Bivio sentiero Sorgente Adda | 3.05 mi | 1,148 ft | 6.3% |
| Passo Alpisella to Laghi di Cancano Downhill | 2.90 mi | -1,066 ft | -7.0% |
| Passo Apisella da fine bosco | 1.75 mi | 453 ft | 4.9% |