Lake Sirio


Lake Sirio is a lake in northern Italy.

Description

Located between the comunes of Ivrea and Chiaverano, it is the largest of a group of five lakes of glacial origin known as Laghi di Ivrea which also includes Lake Pistono, Lake Nero, Lake Campagna, and Lake San Michele. The lake, which was formerly known as Lake San Giuseppe due to the presence of the nearby convent of the same name, is the only one that is fed by a spring.
The historic Società Canottieri Sirio country club, founded in 1887, is located on the lake's southern shore.

Nature protection

The lake is part of the Site of Community Importance known as Laghi di Ivrea, established under Directive 92/43/EEC and designated as a Special Area of Conservation.