Lago di Caccamo: how to get there and trails

Where Lago di Caccamo is

The lake fills the floor of the Chienti valley, in the Marche, along the expressway linking Civitanova Marche and Foligno. The main village is Caccamo sul Lago, at about 300 m. Also overlooking the lake are Pievefavera, a hamlet of Caldarola, and Borgiano, a hamlet of Serrapetrona, which is why the reservoir is also called Lago di Pievefavera or Lago di Borgiano.

How to get to Lago di Caccamo

By car, take the SS 77 and exit at Caccamo: the exit is signed "Caccamo". The lake is right next to the road.

Public transportation is an option. Some CONTRAM bus lines stop by the lake, a few steps from the shore. Check the timetables before setting out.

Trails and walks at Lago di Caccamo

The simplest route is the walk along the southern shore, on an easy dirt trail with views of coves and hills. The banks are also suited to outings and picnics.

For a longer walk, a demanding stage of the Alta Via delle Marche passes here. It starts from Caccamo sul Lago and reaches Lago di Fiastra with wide views. Halfway, almost at the top of Monte Fiegni, it enters the National Park of the Sibillini Mountains. To do it in a day, it is best to use two cars and leave one in Fiastra, at the locality of Trebbio. The lake is also a stop on the route that crosses Serrapetrona, Belforte del Chienti and Caldarola, where walkers can take a break on the shores. The route toward Fiastra reaches Lago di Fiastra, described on its own page.

When to visit Lago di Caccamo

Summer is the season when the lake offers the most services. Along one stretch of shore there is a small beach with a refreshment area. On the shore opposite the village there is camping, with facilities and barbecues. These facilities have been there for a long time and are being upgraded. The lake hosts canoe and kayak races, so on race days it may be busier.

A market is held every Sunday. It sells local products, including Vernaccia di Serrapetrona, a local wine. Before a hike, check the weather.

What to see near Lago di Caccamo

Serrapetrona includes the hamlets of Borgiano, Caccamo sul Lago, Castel San Venanzo and Villa d'Aria. In Caldarola, the historic center is dominated by the Pallotta Castle. After the 2016 earthquake, however, the castle was closed to the public for restoration work. Before including it in a visit, check its current status.

To continue among the lakes of the area, see the pages on Lago di Polverina and on the lakes of the Sibillini Mountains in the Marche.