Laghi del Gorzente is a group of three lakes in north-west Italy which straddles the provinces of Genoa (in Liguria) and Alessandria (in Piedmont).

Laghi del Gorzente
Laghi del Gorzente is located in Liguria
Laghi del Gorzente
Laghi del Gorzente
LocationProvince of Genoa (Liguria)
Province of Alessandria (Piedmont)
Coordinates44°33′2″N 8°49′18″E / 44.55056°N 8.82167°E / 44.55056; 8.82167
Primary inflowsGorzente
Primary outflowsRio Lischeo
Basin countriesItaly

Geography

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The lowest lake is named Lago Bruno (647 m), while Lago Lungo is at 684 m and Lago Badana at 717 m.[1]

Nature conservation

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The lakes are included in the Piedmontese natural park of the Capanne di Marcarolo.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Istituto Geografico Centrale - Carta dei sentieri 1:50.000 n. 16 Genova - Varazze -Ovada
  2. ^ "I confini del parco". www.areeprotetteappenninopiemontese.it. Ente di gestione delle Aree protette Appennino piemontese. Retrieved 2016-04-07.