Lago di Luzzone | 1613 METER | Olivone Olivone

The drive to Lake Luzzone, situated at an altitude of 1,613 metres, is an absolute must if you’re visiting the region.

The winding approach through the Blenio Valley offers spectacular views and plenty of varied driving pleasure. The route, starting from Olivone, leads through narrow tunnels, galleries carved into the rock and a variety of hairpin bends up to one of the most impressive dams in Switzerland.

There is parking available right next to the 165-metre-high Luzzone dam. The view down from there is breathtaking. Highlight: the dam has also been converted into a climbing wall.

Right by the lake, the Ristoro Luzzone restaurant invites you to take a break with Ticino specialities and panoramic views.

Tip: A drive through the dam tunnel up the slope, or better still, over to Passo Muazz. However, the road is gravel after the tunnel and ends after about 4 kilometres – shortly after the pass summit – at the dam of the much smaller Lago di Carassina reservoir.