A landscape shaped by water and grazing
Vaia brings together glacial landforms and pasture use. Seeing the lake with its meadows also introduces the mountain as a working landscape. Keep your distance from livestock and follow instructions at gates.
MANIVA · SUMMER
Lake Vaia
The lake and its alpine pasture setting.
NATURE IN MANIVA
About this place
Lake Vaia lies in a glacial basin in the Bagolino area. Water, meadows and alpine pastures form a setting to discover during a stay in Maniva, with careful choice of access and route.
Stopping by the lake
Use established stopping places without damaging the shore. Take litter away and do not assume refreshments or services en route. A lake does not imply permission to swim or fish. Approaches differ in effort: select a complete route description before deciding on a starting point, timetable and return.
In summer: choose your route first
Use a complete route description and compare length, ascent and terrain with the group’s preparation. Bring suitable footwear, water and weather protection. Check high-level road access and allow a margin for the return; do not rely solely on phone coverage.
Related places
Dosso dei Galli and the former NATO base
Explore Dosso dei Galli →Mignolo lakes
Explore the Mignolo Lakes →FURTHER INFORMATION
More information on ersaf.lombardia.it ↗Area information
Use the dedicated reference to learn more and organise your visit. Check opening, access and activities for the chosen day.