Lago di Malciaussia and Lago Nero

How to visit the site

Lago di Malciaussia can be reached in less than half an hour by car from Usseglio, keeping in mind that after the hamlet of Margone, the road becomes particularly winding and overhanging. Starting from Margone, it is also possible to reach the lake on foot along the track of the old Enel decauville (narrow-gauge railway), used to transport materials for the dam before the construction of the carriage road.

From Lago di Malciaussia, Lago Nero is reached after a short hike. After passing the stone cottages of Pietramorta, cross the stream that flows into the lake via a small bridge; immediately after at a junction, keep left (opposite to the signs for the Tazzetti refuge). Following the wide track, you soon reach a small pass (colletto) with a beautiful view of the lake below. Continuing in the same direction, follow a flat section before climbing again along the mule track with several hairpin bends. Shortly after, you reach another junction: turn right for the Croce di Ferro pass, or left for the lake. From here, a long ascending traverse begins until reaching a grassy ridge, finally coming into view of Lago Nero, which is reached with a short descent.