Lake Sassolo, Alps By Franco Banfi

'But it's so different from a lot of other dives you could do around the world that it's well worth a visit.
'The other issue is altitude, it's hard work carrying diving eqipment and cameras around anyway, but when the air is thinner it becomes a real test of strength,' he added.
The region is home to 140 lakes and over 3,500 miles of rivers, streams and rivers and is popular with hikers and divers.