It involves no difficulty and features refreshment stops and picnic areas. It starts near the Ristoro Monte Scale along the N199 dirt road and, on a route with little elevation gain, runs alongside the Cancano and San Giacomo di Fraele dams. The former was built between 1953 and 1956 and receives the spillover waters from the San Giacomo dam and the Viola canal, while the latter dates back to 1940 but was completed in 1950 due to war events. It is fed by the Spol canal, the Alpe, Gavia, Frodolfo, Zebrù, Braulio, and Forcola streams and part of the Adda River. The route includes a complete bypass 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 savor the peace and quiet of the area.
Cancano Lakes Tour
Itinerary details
Trekking
5:05 h
19.34 km
164 m
Moderate
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