Lake Orta

Lake Orta or Cusio is a lake in northern Italy, west of Lake Maggiore. It has been so named since the 16th century, but was previously called Lago di San Giulio, after Saint Julius, the patron saint of the region. Its southern end is about 35 kilometers by rail to the northwest of the city of Novara, while its northern end is about 6 kilometers by rail south of the Gravel…
Lake Orta or Cusio is a lake in northern Italy, west of Lake Maggiore. It has been so named since the 16th century, but was previously called Lago di San Giulio, after Saint Julius, the patron saint of the region. Its southern end is about 35 kilometers by rail to the northwest of the city of Novara, while its northern end is about 6 kilometers by rail south of the Gravellona-Toce railway station, itself located halfway between Ornavasso and Omegna.
  • Location: Piedmont
  • Primary inflows: underground springs, Scarpia, Pellino, Plesna, Qualba, Fiumetta, Pescone
  • Primary outflows: Nigoglia
  • Catchment area: 116 km² (45 sq mi)
  • Basin countries: Italy
  • Max. length: 13.4 km (8.3 mi)
  • Max. width: 2.5 km (1.6 mi)

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