Lake Martel

Lake Martel
Lake Martel
Lake Martel Location of Lake Martel
Location	Vinadio, Province of Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Coordinates	44°14′16″N7°09′35″E / 44.2379°N 7.1598°E / 44.2379; 7.1598
Type	Glacial
Primary inflows	None
Primary outflows	Small underground stream
Basin  countries	Italy
Surface area	0.16 km2 (0.062 sq mi)
Surface elevation	2,166 m (7,106 ft)

The Lake Martel is located in the municipality of Vinadio, in the Province of Cuneo, in the upper Riofreddo valley. It is situated at 2,166 m ^[1] above sea level and is a completely natural lake, formed due to glacial excavation. Surrounded by rocks typical of gneiss, belonging to the crystalline massif of Monte Argentera, it is located in the heart of the Maritime Alps. ^[2]

Access

After passing the village of Vinadio, proceed toward the Colle della Lombarda and, after a few switchbacks, follow the signs for Riofreddo. At this point, having passed the artificial reservoir, continue for about 2 kilometers until the end of the paved road, near a recently renovated mountain hut. Leaving the car, follow the path toward the Rifugio Malinvern  [ it ] and Lake Malinvern  [ it ]. Upon reaching the junction with signs for "Lake Martel and Lake Nero" (left bank), take the P15B trail, which is somewhat challenging and of medium difficulty. After about 2 hours and 30 minutes of walking, you reach the destination. ^{[2] [3]}

Fauna

In the vicinity of the lake, specimens of ibex can be encountered, or more rarely, specimens of chamois.

The lake is primarily populated by the brown trout. ^[1]

Gallery

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  The lake
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  The lake
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  The lake
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  Along the trail

References

1. Pacini, Renzo (1967). La pesca [Fishing] (in Italian). Sansoni. p. 178. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
2. Mattio, Carlo A. I più bei sentieri della Provincia di Cuneo[The Most Beautiful Trails of the Province of Cuneo] (in Italian). Blu Edizioni.
3. Guida dei sentieri alpini della Provincia di Cuneo (volume II)[Guide to the Alpine Trails of the Province of Cuneo (Volume II)] (in Italian). Provincia di Cuneo.

Bibliography

• Mattio, Carlo A. I più bei sentieri della Provincia di Cuneo[The Most Beautiful Trails of the Province of Cuneo] (in Italian). Blu Edizioni.
• Guida dei sentieri alpini della Provincia di Cuneo (volume II)[Guide to the Alpine Trails of the Province of Cuneo (Volume II)] (in Italian). Provincia di Cuneo.
• Carta dei sentieri e dei rifugi 1:25.000[Map of Trails and Refuges 1:25,000] (in Italian). Istituto Geografico Centrale.
• Maggio, Marcello. Anelli di montagna[Mountain Loops] (in Italian). Primalpe.

External links

• "Il lago su cuneotrekking.com" [The lake on cuneotrekking.com] (in Italian). Archived from the original on 8 March 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
• "Il lago su alpicuneesi.it" [The lake on alpicuneesi.it] (in Italian). Archived from the original on 8 June 2009. Retrieved 19 January 2011.
• "Il lago Martel" [Lake Martel] (in Italian). Archived from the original on 2016-03-06.

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