The Lake Pianfei is an artificial lake located in the Province of Cuneo.
Description.
The small reservoir is almost entirely within the municipal territory of Chiusa Pesio, at the border with the municipality of Pianfei, in the northernmost part of the Ligurian Alps. The area of its drainage basin includes rocks of various types, among which are calcschists and serpentinites.
The area of the drainage basin subtended by the dam is 1.21 km². The maximum capacity of the reservoir is 550,000 cubic meters. The impoundment was achieved with a dam of the "homogeneous earth" type, and it is 20.50 meters high.
History.
The reservoir was created in 1963 for irrigation purposes. Construction work was completed in 1964. The basin is managed by the "Consorzio Irriguo Bealerotto Mussi", established in 1961. In 2021, activities began for a major project to extend the Monregalese water network, which also involves Lake Pianfei.
Uses.
Sport fishing.
The reservoir is included in the fishing reserve of the called “Lake Pianfei”. Among the fish present in the lake are the carp, the pike, the sturgeon, the brown trout, and the rainbow trout. Fishing is open from mid-March to mid-December.
Hiking and MTB.
The lake is also a destination for walkers and bikers, who can follow the natural surface path surrounding the reservoir or explore the extensive network of trails in the area. The area is also frequented for horseback riding excursions.