Lago Verney

Lake Verney lies at 2,088 metres below the Little St Bernard Pass, its green water set among alpine grassland and the surrounding ridges.

Why it matters

The lake occupies a glacial basin in the high landscape below the pass. Its colour and open setting distinguish it among the lakes of this Alpine sector. The water is connected with the Dora di Verney, part of the area's wider hydrology.

What to notice

The green surface contrasts with the surrounding turf and rocky slopes. The basin and ridgelines make visible the glacial shaping of the landscape, while the lake's outlet links it to the Dora di Verney.

Context and history

Lake Verney formed as glaciers retreated from the pass region, leaving a basin that filled with water. Its position below the Little St Bernard Pass places it within a landscape shaped by both Alpine geology and the long history of movement across the mountain divide.