Our training center is located 15km from Lake Como (Valsassina). The lake is located in the Italian Alps in northern Italy. It is the third largest lake in Italy and is bordered by the provinces of Como, Lecco and Sondrio. The lake is fed by Adda and Mera rivers. Its depth of 425 meters, makes it the deepest lake in Italy and the fifth deepest lake in Europe.
The lake is located in a geological structure known as the Lombardic Alps. The region is composed of several different rock types including sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks.
The area has a complex geological history which has resulted in the formation of a wide variety of landforms. The lake itself is a glacial lake, formed during the Pleistocene Ice Age. Glacial ice sheets moved down from the northern Alps, carving out the basin which is now filled with glacial meltwater.
The lake is surrounded by steep cliffs, formed by the erosion of these glaciers. The lake’s bottom is composed of sedimentary rocks, such as sandstone and limestone, which were deposited in the lake by the rivers which fed it. These sedimentary rocks contain fossils, which can be found along the lake’s shores.
The lake is also home to a wide variety of geothermal features.
Hot springs can be found around the lake’s shores, formed by the heat of the earth’s core. The lake is also home to several extinct volcanoes, which are visible on the lake’s surface.
Lake Como’s geology is varied and complex, and it is a great place to explore the fascinating natural history of the region.
