UPDATED MAR 2020. The grandeur setting of Lago Di Corlo will leave you inspired and feeling very small. Nestled between lush mountains, the large lake oozes serenity making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a picnic with friends. The day we visited was on a weekend and we saw plenty of groups of people and their pets scattered on the grass enjoying picnics together under the sun. Here’s a look at Lago di Corlo to help you plan your own adventure day.
A Complete Guide On How To Hike Lago Di Corlo And Plan A Visit
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FAQ for visiting Lago Di Corlo
Where is it located?
Arsiè, Italy, about 1.5 hours drive from Vicenza.
What can you do there?
Have a picnic, hike around the lake, camp, paddleboat on the lake.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes.
What should you bring with you?
- Hiking shoes (I usually use these ones
) - Water bottle
- Lunch, snacks, or energy gels (I love these ones and buy them in bulk from Amazon)
- Lightweight towel to sit on
- Sunscreen
- Camera (an action camera is good for this outing – my favorite is the GoPro with this compact selfie stick)
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and buy them in bulk from Amazon)
to sit on
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How to hike around Lago di Corlo
I saw a sign that read “Percorso lungo lago” with the translation “Path along the lake” and I decided to follow it. I really just wanted to see where it would lead.
Let me tell you now that ‘path along the lake‘ must lose something in the translation because it turned out to be a 6-hour hike up and down the mountains that surround the lake.
Once we had started though, we couldn’t stop – our stubbornness gets the better of us sometimes!
If you plan to do the hike, I recommend bringing water, snacks, sunscreen, and good hiking shoes because there were some rocky inclines.
The scenery at Lago di Corlo is gorgeous.
Storytime – unexpected adventure
The path led to a bridge that had great views of the lake. As I took photos on the bridge, a young girl ran past me yelling ‘PAPA!’ She got a little ahead of where I was standing, then stopped and started to cry.
Both my husband and I knew that we couldn’t just leave her. We approached and attempted to communicate with her in the only broken Italian we knew.
I could hear someone calling out in the distance but with mountains encircling the lake, it was hard to tell which direction the voice was coming from and which was the echo.
When I reached the young girl, said ‘papa’ and pointed behind us (the opposite to the way she had been running), she kind of just looked at me with big, scared eyes. Still, she walked with me and even though we couldn’t really communicate.
I just put my hand on her shoulder and told her it would be ok.
My husband asked ‘papa nome’ to get her dad’s name and began to call it out. We had only walked a short distance until we saw a man and she immediately ran to him, giving him a big hug when she reached him. ‘Grazie’, he called out to us and we all went on our way.
This was a feel-good moment for me because it showed that even without speaking the same language we could communicate and make a difference.
It was also kind of terrifying knowing that kids will just walk off with anyone when they are scared, but I tried not to focus on the scary side of it.
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Other things to do
Lago di Corlo is a great place to go with your kids and/or pets, some food, and relax by the water in the sun. If you are visiting to relax in the grassy area by the lake, there is plenty of room on the grass.
I suggest arriving early to make sure you get a good spot.
There are public BBQ’s to use if you’d like to cook up a picnic, or there is a bar nearby if you prefer to buy lunch.
You can also rent paddle boats to cruise the lake on if you want to try some water activities.
For more ideas, here’s my complete guide on the best hikes in the Dolomites.
Camping
There are a few campgrounds around the lake so it would be a good spot to choose for an overnight stay in the mountains. Some even have a private beach entrance for campground users.
Where to park
Parking is free at Lago di Corlo. If you head towards the campgrounds, take the street ‘Via Liberation’, then look for the Bar/Gelato sign.
I hope this helps you plan a day out to Lago di Corlo.
As with any outdoor adventure, use your best judgment, check the weather forecast, and take your trash with you.
Other guides to help you plan your adventures in Italy
LAGO DI SENAIGA – The Hidden Hiking Adventure In North Italy
A Practical Guide On How To Hike The 52 Tunnels Trail In Italy
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Great article! I don’t think I’ve had an adventure like this for a while that changed so much! Check out my post on Santorini, Greece – all went smoothly! Iris Lillian Let me know what you think ❤️
I dream of Santorini so I will check that out now! 🙂
You only ever hear about Lake Garda and Como! This place looks absolutely incredible though! Will have to add it to my list the next time we make it over to Italy.
So true! That’s all I heard about when I moved here but I have been fortunate to find some of the more quiet lakes. I hope you get to see it too!
This looks absolutely breath-taking! And that happens to my husband and I all the time, we will be out for a leisurely afternoon stroll and 5 hours later we end up sweaty and exhausted wondering what happened to our 30 minute walk plan. I would love to see this in person, great photos!!
Thank you so much! I’m glad we aren’t the only ones who end up with longer adventures than we planned for!