Fairy Lake – Waterfalls of the Mine loop from Pestarena

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Fairy Lake – Waterfalls of the Mine loop from Pestarena

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Fairy Lake – Waterfalls of the Mine loop from Pestarena

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13.8km

350m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.87 km

View of Torrente Anza and the Macugnaga Mountains

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Beautiful combined views over the river and surrounding mountain landscape both up and down the mountain

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3.39 km

Treehouse

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Separate tree house along the path

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4.19 km

Secondary Road to Valle Quarazza

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Secondary dirt road open to vehicles only for structures and vehicles with permits. Parallel to the path it has an easy route to reach the Lake of the Fairies

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4.83 km

Lake delle Fate is an enchanting body of water created by the Quarazza stream in the valley of the same name. The water takes on a beautiful emerald green hue. The paths leading here are very easy, although some are steep. You can take a break to eat or drink something in one of the two restaurants in an evocative atmosphere. The view is breathtaking.

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6.66 km

Waterfalls of the Mine

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Beautiful waterfall near the abandoned gold mine upstream of the Lake of the Fairies. Spectacular, clear and crystalline but cold water that takes your breath away

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6.72 km

Crocette Mining Village Ruins

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Dead city, once inhabited by miners who worked in Val Quarazza

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6.73 km

From Lago delle Fate to the Cascatelle

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Path that leads from the Fairy Lake to the Cascatelle of the abandoned mine. It can be traveled indifferently along the river in some points on single track, or on the stony road The last meters before the mine are rather technical on rock, you must have technical skills to climb safely

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11.8 km

Azienda Agricola Macugnaga

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Family-run farm, one of the few that still works in this location supplying local products. A visit is recommended, to check openness and availability it is better to feel the structure. agricolamacugnaga.it/info.html

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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.56 km

3.36 km

653 m

187 m

Surfaces