CASCATA DEL TOCE
CASCATA DEL TOCE
CASCATA DEL TOCE
CASCATA DEL TOCE, STRESA
FREE
The waterfall regarded as the most spectacular in the Alps, the Toce Falls, is in the Formazza Valley at the place called La Frua (1861 m), that is 1 hours 30 minutes away from Stresa. This is an excellent departure point for long hikes to explore the most beautiful Alpine lakes in the valley.The water of this impressive natural spectacle falls for 143 metres, and spreads out at the bottom to a breadth of 60 metres. As the river is diverted to be used for hydroelectric power, the falls can be seen only on certain days and at certain times during the summer, from June to September.
A number of trails starts from the Toce Falls for the Alpine lakes of the Formazza Valley. The first lake encountered is the reservoir of Morasco, created by a dam; you can walk right round it along a pleasant track.
CASCATA DEL TOCE, STRESA
FREE
DESCRIPTION
The waterfall regarded as the most spectacular in the Alps, the Toce Falls, is in the Formazza Valley at the place called La Frua (1861 m), that is 1 hours 30 minutes away from Stresa. This is an excellent departure point for long hikes to explore the most beautiful Alpine lakes in the valley.
The water of this impressive natural spectacle falls for 143 metres, and spreads out at the bottom to a breadth of 60 metres. As the river is diverted to be used for hydroelectric power, the falls can be seen only on certain days and at certain times during the summer, from June to September.
A number of trails starts from the Toce Falls for the Alpine lakes of the Formazza Valley. The first lake encountered is the reservoir of Morasco, created by a dam; you can walk right round it along a pleasant track.
The water of this impressive natural spectacle falls for 143 metres, and spreads out at the bottom to a breadth of 60 metres. As the river is diverted to be used for hydroelectric power, the falls can be seen only on certain days and at certain times during the summer, from June to September.
A number of trails starts from the Toce Falls for the Alpine lakes of the Formazza Valley. The first lake encountered is the reservoir of Morasco, created by a dam; you can walk right round it along a pleasant track.
EXPERIENCE, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Stresa
by car
1h + from Stresa
half day trip
free
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Do this because:
- Top touristic attractions on the lake
- Splendid views
- Exploring nature
Do this because:
- Top touristic attractions on the lake
- Splendid views
- Exploring nature