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Laghetto Azzurro: how to get there and walks

At a glance

Type
Lake
Municipality
Ussita (MC)

Source: site database, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

The Laghetto Azzurro (the Blue Pond) is a small body of water on the valley floor of Ussita, at the locality of Vallazza, next to the Ussita stream. It began as an artificial reservoir built in the first half of the last century to produce hydroelectric power. The reservoir remained in use until the 1980s, then was abandoned for almost forty years. Restoration work was completed in October 2025: the original shape was kept and the water is about 1.5 m deep.

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Where the Laghetto Azzurro is

The Laghetto Azzurro is in Ussita, at the locality of Vallazza, on the valley floor and right beside the Ussita stream. It is about 750 m east of Piazza dei Cavallari, the main square of the village. It lies at the end of the straight road that runs from the square toward Tempori and Casali. This is the same road where the market is held on summer Sundays.

The water comes from the stream: a small amount is drawn off and then released downstream of the pond.

How to get to the Laghetto Azzurro

From the center of Ussita the pond is reached on foot along a level route of about 750 m. You can walk along the road or take the new Percorso Sensoriale e delle Acque (the sensory and water trail). By car, it is possible to park right next to the pond.

A footbridge over the Ussita river links the Parco Sensoriale to the riverside parking area. From this side you can arrive from the village of Fluminata, near the main square, without a longer detour.

Trails and walks at the Laghetto Azzurro

From the pond a footpath links the villages of Capovallazza, Vallazza and Fluminata. From there it branches toward the wooded areas of the slope, where the old dirt tracks lead to the village of Castelfantellino and to the Cimitero Monumentale (the monumental cemetery). The path then descends to a level area near the road bridge at the junction between via Roma and the road to Tempori and Casali.

These are walks around the village. Before setting out, check the weather.

When to visit the Laghetto Azzurro

Summer is the time of greatest interest. On summer Sundays the road leading to the pond hosts the market, and the pond lies right at the end of this street. The route is level and short.

What to see near the Laghetto Azzurro

Near the pond is the Parco Sensoriale, linked by a footpath. Following the path leads to the villages of Capovallazza, Vallazza and Fluminata. From there it is possible to continue toward Castelfantellino and the Cimitero Monumentale.

In Frontignano, in the green area by the Chiesa della Madonna del Pian della Croce, a new service building has been built for hikers and people doing outdoor activities. For a comparison with the other bodies of water in the area, see the page on the lakes of the Sibillini Mountains in the Marche.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Laghetto Azzurro natural or artificial?

It is artificial. It began as a small reservoir built in the first half of the last century to produce hydroelectric power. In use until the 1980s, it was then abandoned for almost forty years. With the work completed in October 2025 it was brought back into use, keeping its original shape.

How deep is the Laghetto Azzurro in Ussita?

The water depth is limited to about 1.5 m. The restoration project reused the existing reservoir, keeping the original shape of the pond. The water comes from the Ussita stream, from which a small amount is drawn and then released downstream of the pond.

Can you park near the Laghetto Azzurro?

Yes, you can leave the car next to the pond, which is about 750 m from the main square of Ussita. There is also a riverside parking area, linked to the Parco Sensoriale by a footbridge over the Ussita river. You can also walk from the center.

Is the Laghetto Azzurro far from the center of Ussita?

No. The small lake is about 750 m east of Piazza dei Cavallari, the main square. The walk is level and can be done along the road or through the Percorso Sensoriale e delle Acque.

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