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Lago Blu

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Lago Blu

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  • Location: Valtournenche, Aosta Valley, Italy

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    August 20, 2024

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    The Blue Lake (il Lago Blu), also known as Lake Layet, is located in the Breuil-Cervinia region of the Aosta Valley and lies south of the Matterhorn. It sits at almost 2,000 meters above sea level, surrounded by larches. It is not a large lake, but what makes it so special is its bright color. Supposedly, the deep blue is the merit of both the algae and mineral content, and the clarity comes from the fact that it is constantly fed by freshwater springs.
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    August 20, 2024

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    The legend of Lago Blu says that long ago, where the Blue Lake is today, there was a small house where a family of shepherds lived. One night, a poor …
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    August 8, 2022

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    Before or after seeing the blue lake, go up to Cervinia to take me for a quiet walk
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    Elevation 1,990 m

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    Location: Valtournenche, Aosta Valley, Italy

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