Lake Rataira

The Lake Rataira is an alpine lake located at 2,204 m a.s.l. in the Ligurian Alps, in the municipality of Roccaforte Mondovì. It is situated in the upper valley of the Ellero, just north of the Colle del Pas.

Type: Body of water
Description: lake of the Ligurian Alps
Also known as: “Lago Ratavuloira” and “Lake Ratavuloira”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Punta Marguareis and Cima Pian Ballaur.

Punta Marguareis

Peak

Photo: Pingutours, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Punta Marguareis or Pointe Marguareis is a mountain in the Ligurian Alps, on the boundary between Italy and France; It is the highest peak of the Ligurian Alps.

Cima Pian Ballaur

Peak

Photo: Luca Bergamasco, CC BY 3.0.

Cima Pian Ballaur is a peak.

Natural Park of Marguareis

Nature reserve

Photo: Luigi.tuby, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Natural Park of Marguareis is a regional natural park of the Ligurian Alps located in the Province of Cuneo.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Upega and Viozene.

Upega

Hamlet

Photo: Arbenganese, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Upega is a frazione—similar to a hamlet—located in the comune of Briga Alta, Province of Cuneo in the region of Piedmont, Italy. It is one of three frazioni that form Briga Alta, alongside Carnino and Piaggia. Upega is situated 6 km south of Lake Rataira.