The Lakes of Campliccioli and Antrona - ring tour
The Lakes of Campliccioli and Antrona - ring tour
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The Lakes of Campliccioli and Antrona - ring tour
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9.68km
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Embark on The Lakes of Campliccioli and Antrona ring tour, a moderate hike through Italy's Alta Valle Antrona Natural Park. This 6.0 miles (9.7 km) loop takes about 3 hours and 34 minutes to complete, featuring an elevation gain of 1309 feet (399 metres) as you navigate diverse alpine terrain. You will walk along the shores of both natural Lake Antrona and artificial Lake Campliccioli, passing behind the impressive Sajont waterfall via a steel footbridge. Expect varied paths, from accessible sections to those requiring sure-footedness, offering panoramic views of the Pennine Alps and surrounding valley.
Planning your visit, you should be aware that this route requires good fitness and sure-footedness, especially on some slightly exposed rock passages. While generally accessible, some parts can be steep, and adverse weather or snow conditions can increase the difficulty. The trail offers flexibility, allowing you to choose between completing the full loop or shorter sections, such as just the ring of Lake Antrona. The area is known for its wild beauty and is less affected by mass tourism, making it a peaceful escape.
Beyond its natural beauty, this trail offers a glimpse into local history and engineering. Lake Antrona was formed by a significant landslide in 1642, which tragically destroyed the old village of Antrona. You will also see remnants of the area's industrial past, including old "Decauville" type rail tracks used during the construction of the Campliccioli Dam between 1924 and 1928. The route traverses woods, charming alpine huts like Alpe Vassoncino, and open meadows, showcasing the diverse habitats of the Alta Valle Antrona Natural Park.
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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Fa Na Posa Bench at Alpe Vosancina
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Alpe Granariol
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5.90 km
Old Mining Railway Tracks and Carts at Lago di Cingino
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5.99 km
View of Lake Campiccioli and Lake Antrona
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8.67 km
Sajont Waterfall
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8.76 km
Scenic Trail Around Lake Antrona and Antrona Waterfall
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9.68 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
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5.62 km
2.67 km
807 m
569 m
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6.50 km
1.55 km
1.21 km
207 m
191 m
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Highest point (1,390 m)
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🥾Departure🚶Tour of Lake Antrona🏞️and Campliccioli🏞️ from Alpe Russi⛰️in the Natural Park🌳 of the Alta Valle Antrona🏔️Simple route that runs along the lake💧up to a mule track that climbs into the woods🌳that leads to Alpe Piana⛰️and right from there...a very particular tour begins passing through old tunnels🕳️and suspended wooden walkways🪵beaten by tracks and old trolleys🚂for the transport of stones 🪨and material🧱...Continuing along the route you begin to see Lake Campliccioli🏞️ We continue the route🚶among the emerald colors🟩 of the lake💧and its mountain pastures with the Nice 🌈Cows🐮We arrive at the Dam and head towards the Sajont Waterfall🏞️always very Photogenic📸A few more Paths🚶towards Lake Antrona🏞️to close the Circle⭕between the Alpine Pastures⛰️the Waterfalls💧the Ups and Downs🥾 of the Mule Tracks the Water Mirrors of the Two Lakes🏞️and the Special Carts🚂for Transporting Stones🪨and Material 🧱in This Magical🎩 Mountain Scenery🏔️
Pleasant and simple walk around the lake of Antrona and Campliccioli. In autumn, the view with autumn colors is pleasant. Availability of water during the journey in the fountains of the huts that you meet. Possibility to eat on the way back to the parking lot where there is a restaurant bar.
Beautiful itinerary, with a double circular tour of the Antrona and Campliccioli lakes. Ready to go, after a few hundred meters, you walk along the suggestive walkway suspended over the lake for the passage under the Sajont waterfall! Continue and before finishing the ring, you turn onto the beautiful mule track that leads to the dam of Lake Campliccioli. You follow the ring with breathtaking views and landscapes and on the return stretch you walk on ancient tracks, where small carts used to transport materials for the construction of the dam passed. Lunch at the Lago Pineta restaurant. https://youtube.com/shorts/DjujXnq7lf4?si=qW4zZaywHo_vP3pM
A great two-lake hike with a beautiful view of the two lakes, high mountains and glaciers. Very steep and rocky trail from Lago Antrona up to the Lago di Campliccioli reservoir. Unfortunately, the most interesting part of the tour was closed due to a landslide. Here you can find tracks and equipment from the mining industry of the past. It's a shame, but it was still a beautiful day. The car park is very suitable for spending the night. Right by Lago Antrona you can fortify yourself after the tour with a delicious pizza. It gets busy at the weekend, with many people coming from the region....
Pleasant walk that winds through the Alta Valle Antrona Natural Park. We start from the Antronapiana area (900m), right in front of a heliport (alternatively you can start from the point where the Ovesca Torrent cuts Via Cimallegra). In a few minutes you reach the shores of Lake Antrona and then climb continuously up to the Sajont waterfall (1,330m) and from here you proceed to the dam of Lake Campliccioli. The original idea was to go all the way around the lake but a recent landslide prevented us from doing so, forcing us to reach Alpe Granariol (1,460m) and then go back along the same path. We then descended back to Lake Antrona passing through Alpe Piana to finally enjoy a well-deserved stop at the Lago Pineta Restaurant in Antronapiana (www.lagopineta.com)