Art and Spirituality

Art and spirituality merge in this itinerary, discovering expressions of timeless creativity. Starting from the Sacro Monte (Sacred Mountain) of Oropa, immersed in nature, we will traverse a vast territory straddling Piemonte and Lombardia. Four Sacri Monti (Sacred Mountains) will act as our guides along the way, leading us to discover other masterpieces sometimes overlooked by walkers, such as the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Varallo or the Basilica of San Giulio in Orta. Along the various stages, visitors will marvel at the contemplation of chapels and palaces, encountering along the way examples of an art form that has shaped the history of these regions.

4 days
190 km
10 stages

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1

Sacro Monte di Oropa

A Place of Silence and Vision

2

Historic Village of Piazzo

3

Romanesque Baptistery and Cathedral

4

Sacro Monte di Varallo

Varallo, the “New Jerusalem” of Valsesia

5

Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie

6

Palazzo dei Musei - Varallo Art Gallery

7

Sacro Monte di Orta

A Theatre of the Soul Suspended over the Lake

8

Basilica di San Giulio

9

Palazzo e Giardini Estensi

10

Sacro Monte di Varese

Varese, the Mountain of the Gentle Climb