The Best Places to Swim in Piedmont

Piedmont waiting to be explored: here are ten locations where you can swim in the summer!

Where to swim in Piedmont? Throughout the region, there are several places where, with the arrival of summer, you can escape from the city heat and find refreshment for a day or a pleasant weekend.

Indeed, it is possible to immerse yourself in the crystal-clear and fresh waters of lakes and streams and enjoy the natural beauty that this region boasts.

Let's discover 10 perfect spots to swim in Piedmont.

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The Piedmontese shore of Lake Maggiore boasts three Blue Flags for the purity of its waters and quality of services: Cannero, Riviera, and Cannobio.

However, the entire shoreline is dotted with beaches where you can rent sunbeds and umbrellas, restaurants and bars, and public beaches where you can spend a lovely day.

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Famous is the Cannobio lido with a breathtaking view that offers guests the chance to stay until nightfall, enjoying an aperitif and a romantic or lively dinner with friends.

On the beaches, you can rent small boats and inflatables or take excursions on the characteristic boats that depart several times a day for the Borromean Islands.

Lake Orta, nestled between the Alps and the vast hills, is located between the provinces of Novara and Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, and is famous for its beautiful towns that dot its shores.

This lake truly represents a small jewel immersed in lush nature with its crystal-clear and calm waters. Since 2014, it has been one of the 10 most swimmable lakes in Europe.

Its shores are rich with public beaches and equipped lidos featuring showers, sunbeds, and refreshment areas. The Gozzano lido boasts the highest diving board in Europe. Don't miss a visit to the Isola di San Giulio, a treasure trove of artistic wonders.

Lake Mergozzo is a mountain lake located in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola.

Little known until a few years ago, today it is a tourist destination for beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts.

This small lake features pure waters and overlooks only one village: Mergozzo, rich in history and archaeology.

From the lakeside, you can access the beach where you can rent umbrellas, sunbeds, and pedal boats, but no motorboats are allowed on the lake!

Lake Sirio is one of the Five Lakes of the Serra di Ivrea and is considered one of the best places to swim in Piedmont.

On the lake, besides a public beach, there are two establishments, tennis courts, soccer fields, a camping area, restaurants, and bars to make a short getaway enjoyable.

Around the lake, there are various routes to explore on paved roads or hiking trails in the woods, leading to the 'Terre Traballanti,' so named due to the ground slipping beneath your feet from the aquifers present underground.

Lake Viverone is a glacial lake in the province of Biella, recently rediscovered. It is the third largest lake in Piedmont and conceals a Bronze Age pile-dwelling village at its bottom.

The northern shore is dotted with small equipped beaches that become crowded in the summer, attracting those who wish to enjoy the sun and refresh in its clear waters.

The lakeside is equipped to provide guests with every comfort: from lidos to long bars, from pubs to restaurants where you can spend pleasant hours between walks and stunning views.

The Borbera Stream, a tributary of the Scrivia River, flows through the valley of the same name in the province of Alessandria.

It is a true oasis with spacious beaches and islands of shallow waters and large green spaces, ideal for both adults and children.

Along its banks, there are resting spots with bars, restaurants, and picnic areas. Of great natural value are the Pertuso Gorges, a canyon nearly six kilometers long where locals often swim in the small ponds that form along the rocky slopes during the summer heat.

The Guichard Stream in the locality of Bobbio Pellice, near Pinerolo, is perfectly swimmable and suitable for those who love diving from the cliffs.

Characteristic of this stream are the so-called Tumpi, natural pools of various sizes carved into the rock. Over time, small pebble beaches have developed around the Tumpi where it's possible to lie in the sun.

From June to September, these natural pools are perfect destinations for families and young people seeking relief from the city heat.

A few kilometers from Turin, in the municipality of Almesa, the Messa River has carved out many small "pools" (called goja) and small lakes where you can find refreshment in the summer.

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One of these, the Goja del Pis (waterfall in Piedmontese dialect), is a real lake with a diameter of thirty meters where a beautiful waterfall pours into.

This place is ideal for finding refreshment on hot summer days. The Goja can only be reached on foot by following a well-defined path starting from the village square, surrounded by the lush greenery of nature.

The Cannobino stream, over the millennia, has carved the rocks of the valley, forming numerous inlets and small lakes.

In some of these lakes, the waters are turbulent, while in others they are calm and tranquil, ideal for refreshing swims in the summer.

One of the most beautiful of these lakes is the Orrido di Sant'Anna, which, despite its name, is a stunning and very picturesque place located in the municipality of Cannobio.

It is a tranquil oasis, immersed in greenery, where you can bathe in cool waters and dry off in the sun on the small beach adjacent to the lake.

Next to the Orrido stands the Church of Sant'Anna, a medieval gem, and from here various trekking paths lead for excursions and walks. The Orrido is overlooked by two bridges, one modern that is accessible by car and one medieval that is only passable on foot.

Fondo is a small fraction of the Municipality of Traversella in the province of Turin, where time seems to have stopped.

The small village presents itself like a fairy-tale place with its streets and stone houses, reachable only on foot by crossing an ancient bridge.

It is in this area that you'll find the Fondo Waterfall, which ends in a small basin where in summer it is possible to refresh in the green and crystal-clear waters surrounded by nature.