Parco dei Laghi della Vallata

Parco dei laghi della Vallata, where Livelet Open Air Museum is located, extends in the immediate vicinity of the two basins and is characterized by a rich biodiversity.
The Park is a project of the two municipalities of Revine Lago and Tarzo, which includes the creation of two cycle and pedestrian rings around the lake basins, information panels, a floating pier that connects the Lido di Lago beach with Livelet area and a bridge over the "Barche" Canal.

The best way to visit it, is to follow the circular path of about 8 km which winds partly in contact with the banks: Livelet Open Air Museum is an excellent starting point.

From October 2021 the Vallata Lakes can also be admired from BIG BENCH 181, a giant bench located in a panoramic location above the hamlet of Lago.

Some numbers

Lago di Lago (or San Giorgio): length 1200 m, width 300/500 m, average depth 8 m
Lago di Santa Maria: length 1050 m, width 250/500 m, average depth 6.5 m
Average height of the banks: approximately 225 m above sea level
Canale Barche length: approximately 200 m
Piaveson length: approximately 300 m

The basins

Lago lake, named also San Giorgio lake, and Santa Maria lake are the two lake basins that are the stars of this beautiful area. Their origin is glacial and they are separated by a small isthmus of land, crossed by an artificial canal called "Canale delle Barche", located in an area called "Stret", in Colmaggiore di Tarzo (the area interested by archaeological finds).

The water that flows into the two lakes comes mainly from the Piaveson stream and from various karst springs, some of which are underground.
The Piaveson is a small stream of karst origin that originates from the Treviso Prealps and flows into Lago lake; its regime depends on rainfall, going from periods with a total lack of water to moments in which the flow rate can reach 3 cubic meters per second, thus contributing to the flooding of the lakes.
The only existing emissary is an artificial canal, the "Tajada", built at the beginning of the 15th century to regulate the flow of water and control flooding.
The whole area is very important from a naturalistic point of view because it is a place where the common toad (Bufo bufo) lays its eggs: it a very rare and nationally protected species.

A treasure to protect

The lake area is part of a Site of Community Importance (SCI) identified with the code IT3240014 "Laghi di Revine" by the "Habitat" Directive (92/43/EEC). The “Habitats” Directive (92/43/EEC) established by the Natura 2000 Network, includes protected natural areas and also areas reported in the “Birds” Directive (79/409/EEC). The aim of the project is to ensure the conservation and protection of biodiversity, together with the long-term survival of the most vulnerable species and habitats. The delicate balance of these places is constantly threatened both by human activities and by some natural phenomena and therefore requires constant and adequate protection, as well as respect from the entire community.

Big Bench 181

Located in the locality "Laste de Col", in the municipality of Revine Lago, from which it is possible to admire the lakes and the valley in every season. It can be reached in 15 minutes from the church of Lago and in around 20 from Livelet, with a simple but sloping path that crosses the woods.

The project is part of the BIG BENCH COMMUNITY PROJECT, founded by designer Chris Bangle, creator of the first giant bench in Clavesana, Piedmont.
In Veneto there are currently two Giant Benches: the one in Lago was created thanks to the Municipality of Revine Lago, the Pro Loco volunteers and local artisans.
The official passports and stamps of the initiative are available at Livelet and at the Osteria al Barique.