Lago di Luzzone

Lago di Luzzone is a mountain reservoir in the Blenio Valley of Switzerland, situated high in the Adula Alps at about 1600 meters elevation. A curved concrete dam holds back the water and creates a large expanse of blue in this rocky landscape.

The dam was built during the 1960s as the region developed its mountain infrastructure and was completed in the early part of that decade. Decades later, improvements were made to increase the water capacity and improve how the reservoir operated.

The lake holds a central place in how locals experience the Blenio Valley and shapes the landscape that surrounds them daily. It connects to the network of mountain paths that have long been part of how communities move through these high valleys.

To reach the lake, you drive up a paved mountain road with many hairpin curves and steep sections that require careful navigation. The route is well-maintained, though the climbing and turns demand attention and a steady pace.

The dam wall itself serves as an unusual climbing wall for climbers seeking an unconventional route with many handholds carved into concrete. This feature makes the site memorable for visitors interested in climbing while being surrounded by mountain landscape.