From Ceresole Reale to Lake Dres

Hiking trails & Routes

From Ceresole Reale to Lake Dres

Moderate

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hikers

From Ceresole Reale to Lake Dres

04:32

11.4km

540m

Hiking

Begin your hike from Villa Poma in Ceresole Reale, following the shores of the artificial Lake Ceresole before you start to climb. The trail leads you through a rich coniferous forest of larch, spruce, white fir, and pine, eventually opening up to picturesque alpine pastures. You will enjoy stunning alpine…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.61 km

Lake Ceresole

Highlight • Lake

Lake Cresole is artificial and arises from the damming of the Orco stream. Construction of the dam began in 1925; to allow the creation of this huge basin, dozens and …

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5.49 km

Lago di Dres

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Starting from Villa Poma, on the opposite side of the Ceresole lake, the path begins which also leads to the Dres lake, in about 2 hours. The route is easy …

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.24 km

1.23 km

1.12 km

812 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.90 km

1.87 km

326 m

220 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,110 m)

Lowest point (1,580 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

18°C

7°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

July 20, 2024,Lago di Dres da Ceresole Reale

The video

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September 7, 2022,Wanderung zum Lago Dres

Information and details about hikes in the Gran Paradiso National Park:
hikingthealps.com/gran-paradiso-nationalpark

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June 28, 2025,Lago di Dres da parcheggio piccolo della diga di Ceresole Reale

Even though I already created the Dres Lake reel last year, I decided to make a new one 😁
instagram.com/reel/DMQQDbps3L3/?igsh=YnhscTR3d3JrY2Z2

But you can also watch last year's here 😜
instagram.com/reel/C-5dX1WtbWT/?igsh=MXdhbHVubG96eWVkdQ==

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June 25, 2023,Lago Dres e Alpe Coste 25.06.2023

Up to Lake Dres the path is well marked, but for Alpe Coste you have to invent a bit. Nothing remains of the Alpe except a beautiful vantage point on Lake Dres.

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