Routes

Near the parking area by the San Giuseppe chairlift, take the dirt road that begins at the bridge. After a few switchbacks through conifer forests, you’ll reach the locality of Barchi, where the path turns into a trail, briefly running alongside what becomes a ski slope in winter.
Turning left, you leave the wide slope and zigzag through the forest. As the slope gradually lessens, you’ll arrive at your destination. Suddenly, the lake appears (1,921 m a.s.l.), rewarding all effort with its stunning beauty—perfect for a refreshing swim in the warmer months.
Don’t miss the unmatched views from the Palù refuge, on the left-hand side of the lake as you approach. A half-hour walk along the lake’s edge offers breathtaking vistas.
For the return, you can retrace the same route or take an alternate trail that begins to the right, just below the refuge. It winds through the woods and the localities of La Zocca, Il Barchetto, and Paluetto. Continuing left from this scenic meadow basin, you’ll soon reconnect with the original path.