Morgex Lake Arpy

In the tranquil valley of Arpy, nestled between majestic alpine peaks such as Mont Charvet, Becca Pouegnenta and Mount Colmet, lies Lake Arpy.
This glacial lake, located in the municipality of Morgex and near Colle San Carlo, offers one of the most picturesque settings in the Aosta Valley, the result of the millennia-long geological dance between the continental plates of Europe and Africa that formed the Alps.
Origin and Geology of Lake Arpy Glacial Formation Lake Arpy is a classic example of a glacial lake, formed by erosion left by a glacier that, as it retreated, carved a deep cavity in the earth.
These geological processes, characterized by the erosive action of ice, shaped not only the lake but the entire surrounding alpine landscape, creating an environment of outstanding natural beauty.
Tectonic Dynamics The formation of Lake Arpy is also closely linked to plate tectonics.
The convergence of the continental plates of Europe and Africa is responsible for the formation of the Alps and has led to the deformation of the earth’s crust in the region, directly influencing the landscape and topography of the Arpy valley.   .