Delio or d'Elio lake is located a 1000 meters above sea level on the Lake Maggiore, belongs to district of Pino and Veddasca. 

It's possible arriving by car, parking and starting the trail skirting a dam. In less than an hour is reached a little montain pasture and follow the indications to Passo della Forcora (1179 m). 

Behind the little curch, over Monte Cadrigna, there is an easy path with a fantastic panoramic view.

The route starts from the convenient Vararo parking lot (725m).

Leave the car and follow the signs. Then we meet the sign indicating the "Pizzoni". We then climb up to Passo Barbè (874m). The cross and the "Pizzoni di Laveno" sign tells us that we have reached the goal a 1018m altitude. To the west of the almost vertical wall we can admire Lake Maggiore, Luino and Maccagno from above.

An excursion for those who appreciate the ridge passes and climbs.

From Cuasso al Monte or from Ganna you reach the German Alps (750m), here you can easily find parking. From here take the path 3V Poncione di Ganna - Induno Olona. Continue to the sign of the paths from where the route starts. The first stage is the summit of Monte Poncione (992m) from which you can admire the lakes of Ganna and Ghirla, Lake Lugano, Monte Campo dei Fiori and Monte Martica, and Monte Orsa.