Lake Lases

Lake Lases is a natural, moraine-dammed bathing lake known for its crystal-clear water. The body of water is embedded among the subgroups Ceramonte and Monte Calisio and its surface measures 110,000 sq m. With a maximum depth of 30 metres, a length of 700 metres and a width of 225 metres the lake attracts numerous visitors seeking a refreshing swim, scuba divers and anglers. Recreational fishing is permitted in some points along its shores but only with a valid daily licence. In the south of this marvellous alpine lake lies the Lona Lases biotope where numerous plant and animal species live. It is composed of the Palù Redont, a small peat bog above Lases, the swamp of Lases with its rich flora and fauna and the Val Fredda.

We highly recommend undertaking a hike into the Val Fredda at 800 m a.s.l. This place owes its name to the ice holes (Buse del Giaz) on the valley floor. The particularly low temperature gives you the impression of being in a high-alpine environment even in summer. The cold you feel at the Buse del Giaz is caused by air movements inside a huge debris accumulation. The freezing air comes out from the holes where ice persists all year round. Until the postwar period of World War 1 the locals used these holes to preserve their food. The 4.9-km long itinerary connecting Lake Lases to the Buse del Giaz presents only 150 metres of elevation gain and can be completed in a 2-hour walk. The more well-known lakes Lago delle Piazze and Lago di Serraia are easily accessible in a 15-minute drive.