Alpine descent to Antronapiana via Lago dei Cavalli

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Alpine descent to Antronapiana via Lago dei Cavalli

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Alpine descent to Antronapiana via Lago dei Cavalli

05:17

13.2km

690m

Hiking

Alpine descent past turquoise Lago dei Cavalli with mysterious ground vents breathing icy air.

Last updated: September 17, 2025

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3.78 km

Preja Castello Loop

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Difficult with poorly maintained paths

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3.88 km

Cheggio Dam and Lake of the Horses

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The dam dates back to the early 20th century. The dam of the Loranco stream forms Lake Alpe dei Cavalli, in the Antrona valley.

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4.93 km

Lake Alpe dei Cavalli

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West shore of Lake Alpe dei Cavalli in the Antrona Valley. The west side path is the simplest and most passable path to admire the lake.

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6.10 km

Loranco Stream

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Nice bridge to cross the stream

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6.19 km

View of Lago dei Tre Cavalli

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View of the Lake of the three horses

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6.30 km

Ponte di Legno

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6.54 km

The Cold Breath of the Earth

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A constant, icy breath emerges from two cracks in the ground. Just approach the small sign that represents a breath, to notice them at the edge of the path.

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8.96 km

Alpe Cheggio

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Excellent starting point for long walking excursions

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9.73 km

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13.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.71 km

4.01 km

1.19 km

303 m

Surfaces

7.02 km

3.21 km

1.85 km

827 m

171 m

155 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,540 m)

Lowest point (910 m)

Weather

Thursday 12 November

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Alpine descent to Antronapiana via Lago dei Cavalli

Preja Castello Loop

Cheggio Dam and Lake of the Horses

Lake Alpe dei Cavalli

Loranco Stream

View of Lago dei Tre Cavalli

Ponte di Legno

The Cold Breath of the Earth

Alpe Cheggio

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