How to get by car to Lago di Lei?
Lago di Lei is an artificial high mountain lake at an elevation of 2,000m (6,500ft) above sea level, located on the border of Switzerland and Italy.
Where is Lago di Lei?
The lake is located on the border between the Province of Sondrio, in the Italian region of Lombardy, and the Viamala Region in the Swiss canton of Grisons.
Why is Lago di Lei famous?
Set high in the Valle di Lei, although the reservoir sits almost entirely in Italy, the water and the dam are controlled by Switzerland. This happened because Switzerland needed a location ideal for hydroelectric production, and the border was adjusted by treaty in the 1950s so the dam wall itself would lie on Swiss territory. It was built between 1957 and 1962.
Is the road to Lago di Lei paved?
The road to the lake is fully paved but has rough sections depending on maintenance. It comprises several tunnels. The last tunnel is quite long, with traffic lights, and is closed daily from 22:00 to 05:00.
How long is the road to Lago di Lei?
Surrounded by high alpine terrain and very isolated valleys, the road to the lake is 15.2km (9.44 miles) long, starting from Avers. The road ends on the dam, where there’s a large parking lot.