Crampiolo and Devero Lakes - Ring Tour

Immediately my favorite tour⭐🦋🍀, the air full of butterflies, the paths colorful with flowers and a constant view of the water and the mountains. Fantastic paths on the lake shore 😍... if only it hadn't been for the thunder. The rain started right at the car and now it's still hot and thundery 🥵. Our last solo tour. Tomorrow we're going to the Val Grande with a guide 🥾🍀

After a wonderful night and a morning in which I literally inhaled the peace and power of Alpe Devero, we were - unintentionally - only able to go for a short walk. I had barely walked a few meters and without cause my sprained ankle from last year on Skye popped up again. But we were grateful that we were allowed to put our feet on the ground here...

This time I was able to complete the complete circuit of the lake. A marvel🤩

On the occasion of the Scarghè Festival, i.e. the descent of the cows from the mountain pastures to the valley at the end of the summer, a walk from Ai Ponti leads to the very small and enchanting village of Crampiolo. The branding of the famous Bettelmatt cheese also takes place here every year, produced exclusively with milk from mountain pastures above 2,000 MT of altitude. There are 9 mountain pastures whose milk is used, located between the Antigorio Valley and the Formazza Valley: Alpe Bettelmatt, Alpe Kastel, Alpe Morasco, Alpe Toggia, Alpe Regina, Alpe Vannino, Alpe Forno, Alpe Pojala, Alpe Sangiatto. After the party and lunch, a circular tour around the wonderful Lake Devero.

Easy tour, you arrive by car up to Alpe Devero (I recommend the covered silo, it costs only € 2 more), you go up for a short route to Crampiolo, where you can visit the Lake of the Witches. Continue for a short distance and you arrive at the rather large Devero lake. The complete tour is quite long and undemanding, it's worth it. You go back down to Crampiolo, where you can have lunch in various structures, and then return to the Alpe. Tour suitable for everyone.

The trail winds its way through the stunning landscapes of the Alpe Veglia and Alpe Devero Natural Park, beginning at the wide-open meadows of Devero and passing through the charming alpine village of Crampiolo. From there, the path leads to a serene lake, cradled in a vast forest of larch trees—a true jewel of the region. During the summer months, hikers can enjoy a loop around the lake. It’s recommended to follow the trail in a clockwise direction, saving the easier, more relaxing stretch for the latter part of the journey. Along the way, there are plenty of opportunities to refill your water bottle and take a break. Both Devero and Crampiolo offer welcoming spots to rest and grab a bite, making this route not only scenic but also comfortably equipped for a day out in the mountains.

I finally saw Alpe Devero with the sun! Wonderful day

Late October day, but from late morning comparable to a summer one, at 2000 mt it was fine in very light clothing. Departure from Alpe Devero, passing by the summer path to reach Crampiolo. From there you quickly reach the dam of Lake Devero, you skirt the eastern side and you reach the tip of the lake. You then take the path to the Bocchetta d'Arbola and in 30 minutes you reach Lake Poiala, you continue and shortly after you turn right onto the high altitude path that leads back to Devero and Crampiolo. You pass some small lakes and going down you have a magnificent view of Lake Devero, a beautiful turquoise, immersed in its basin framed by countless autumn-colored larches. You reach Crampiolo, where I had a really good lunch, at the Baita restaurant, a great place, well managed. Really exciting tour, for colors and views.