The hike to the lake was about 40 minutes and was generally up hill for the first 15 minutes or so, then became wide and easy.
After crossing a foot bridge over a stream with impressive cascades, the last 15 minutes was a little steep and tricky with some irregular footing over rocks but not really difficult.
There were quite a few people at the lake milling around and taking photos. The lake has a very strange green hugh that makes it very unique.
We stayed for about 15 minutes to take some photo's . The return was much quicker. About 30 minutes as it was down hill for a significant portion and we knew where we were going. (no lost motion).
Lunch at the "3rd Alpini" refugio was great. The normal variation on the refugio set menu... misc appetizers (anchovies in pesto, fresh cheese with tuna sauce, bean salad, sliced cold meats) and a main course of polenta and sausages in sauce. Desert or cooked cream (pannacotta ?) for me and a blueberry crisp for Queen Bee.
All followed by a brief nap on the grass before the drive home. It's nice that we can visit such wonderful places within a 90 minute ride in car. It is something we are going to miss when we no longer live in Val di Susa.
The views along the walk were wonderful. Similar to the vistas we have seen in the Dolomites earlier this year. We hope to visit this general area some more late in the year. It should be wonderful for a day trip in the fall. Some more pic's below...
