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Sacro Monte di Varese (patrimonio UNESCO)

Il percorso segue una larga mulattiera in salita e arriva presso il santuario di Santa Maria del Monte incontrando lungo il cammino 14 cappelle dedicate ai misteri del Rosario.

Hiking Easy

Distance
3.5 km
Ascent
251 m
Descent
46 m
Duration
1-2 hrs
Low Point
600 m
High Point
843 m
Gradient
Sacro Monte di Varese (patrimonio UNESCO) Map

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure and is typically done in March, April, May, June, September, October and November. From a low point of 600 m to the maximum altitude of 843 m, the route covers 3.5 km, 251 vertical metres of ascent and 46 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Il percorso segue una larga mulattiera in salita e arriva presso il santuario di Santa Maria del Monte incontrando lungo il cammino 14 cappelle dedicate ai misteri del Rosario.

Difficulty

Easy

Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.

Low Exposure

1 out of 4

The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

in March, April, May, June, September, October and November

Features

  • Historical
  • Picturesque
  • Family friendly