The path is surrounded by the splendours of the Stelvio National Park and is ideal for a day out walking or mountain biking with all the family. It is not difficult and has good refreshment possibilities and other amenities. It starts near the Monte Scale Refuge along dirt track N199 and continues more or less flat past the dams of Cancano and San Giacomo di Fraele. The former was built between 1953 and 1956: it collects the excess waters from the San Giacomo dam and the Viola canal; the latter was started in 1940 but only completed in 1950 because of the war. It is fed by the Spol canal as well as the streams of the Alpe, Gavia, Frodolfo, Zebru', Braulio, Forcola and part of the River Adda. The tour includes a complete circuit of the San Giacomo dam, crossing the dam and returning to the starting point. In summer and at certain times of the day the road is closed to traffic, allowing you to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the area.
Giro dei laghi di Cancano
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