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Ruins of Contrada Le Coste – Lake Corlo loop from Giaroni

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Ruins of Contrada Le Coste – Lake Corlo loop from Giaroni

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Ruins of Contrada Le Coste – Lake Corlo loop from Giaroni

03:14

11.0km

290m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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1.84 km

Ruins of Contrada Le Coste

Highlight • Historical Site

This ancient ruined building stands on the left bank of Lake Corlo. It is difficult to imagine what it was used for, but it is a fascinating spot along the artificial lake, which owes its name to the village of Corlo, which is still located near the dam.

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2.90 km

Val Fontana Waterfall

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Suggestive cascading waterfall that descends from Val Fontana to plunge into Lake Corlo: one of the small waterfalls that you encounter and cross along the lakeside ledge on the eastern side of the basin.

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5.14 km

Pont de Polo Bridge

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View of the lake and the gorge.

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5.84 km

Lake Corlo

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Crossing the Lado di Corlo

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6.15 km

Lake Corlo

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Lake Corlo (or Arsiè) is an artificial basin. Between 1951 and 1954, a massive dam was built at its southern end, damming the Cismon River to power several hydroelectric plants.

The area now occupied by the reservoir was once known as 'el Ligònt': a broad, fertile plain, crossed by the stream, with several bustling hamlets. The construction of the dam significantly disrupted the valley: many villages were forcibly evacuated and submerged; many were deprived of their main source of livelihood (cultivated fields and pastures); the village of Rocca d'Arsié was largely engulfed by the water; of the 3,000 inhabitants scattered among the various factions, 2,500 were forced to emigrate; on the eastern slope, several farmhouses found themselves completely isolated from the outside world and were soon abandoned. Various promises were made to residents, such as free electricity, jobs, the construction of roads and new homes (which were indeed built, but quickly proved to be quite shoddy): promises that were submerged along with the valley.

The solitary bell tower of Rocca, on the shores of the lake, has become the symbol of this story: it was left in its original site, while the church was demolished and rebuilt 500 meters to the south, at a higher altitude, protected from the waters; for this reason, it is said that the bell tower and the church have "divorced"!

Today, the lake is very evocative and fascinating: the tranquil and flat western shores, a destination for recreation and summer activities (camping, SUP, canoeing, pedal boats, and swimming), contrast with the steep and desolate eastern side, with rocky cliffs overlooking the water. The water level can vary greatly, depending on the season and the weather.

it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lago_del_Corlo

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7.03 km