A curvy paved road to Lago di Morasco
Italy, europe
9.2 km
1,794 m
hard
Year-round
# Lago di Morasco: Alpine Adventure Awaits
Tucked away in the Alta Val Formazza region of Piedmont, Italy, Lago di Morasco sits pretty at 1,794 meters (5,885 feet) above sea level—a stunning high mountain lake that's totally worth the drive up.
The route to reach it is Strada Statale 659 (SS659), and here's the good news: it's fully paved! The not-so-good news? It's narrow and genuinely steep. Starting from Formazza, you're looking at a 9.2 km climb that'll gain you 509 meters of elevation, averaging around 5.5% gradient. Translation: your car will definitely feel the burn.
The scenery makes up for it though. Once you make it to the top, you'll find a convenient parking lot and a refuge waiting for you—perfect for catching your breath and soaking in the alpine views. Just keep your eyes peeled for the occasional rock slide, which can happen in this mountainous terrain.
It's a thrilling drive through some seriously beautiful country, and Colle della Cavallina's narrow paved summit road delivers exactly the kind of mountain driving experience that makes these trips so memorable.
Where is it?
A curvy paved road to Lago di Morasco is located in Italy (europe). Coordinates: 43.2674, 12.6846
Road Details
- Country
- Italy
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 9.2 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,794 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 43.2674, 12.6846
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