Tourist services
ID: strada
Desc:
The Sacred Mount can be reached by car up to the parking lots.
Access to the historical area by motor vehicles or bicycles is forbidden unless a special authorization is issued by the Sacred Mounts Management Authority.
ID: bus
Desc:
The Sacred Mount can be reached by buses not exceeding 8 meters in length.
ID: parking
Desc:
Parking lots are available at the Sacred Mount
ID: accesso-disabili-difficoltoso
Desc:
The trail network for the disabled extends for about 400 meters within the monumental area and then continues on to the hamlet of Ca' del Bosco in the forested region of the Nature Reserve.
In the monumental area, the trails allow visiting the chapels of Our Lady Crowned, St. John the Baptist, the Way of the Cross arcade and the chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows, as well as the Sanctuary of the Holy Trinity.
From the lookout point near the Sanctuary, the disabled may also enjoy the wonderful view of Lake Maggiore and the Pre-Alps range of the Lombardy region.
ID: punto-info
Desc:
Chapel 1 has available a display case with info material for free distribution.
ID: visita-guidata
Desc:
Guided tours to the Sacred Mount of Ghiffa are organized by qualified guides for a fee.
Those interested may contact the guides directly by browsing the following list:
ID: didattica
Desc:
At the seven Sacred Mounts of Piedmont, the Sacred Mounts Management Authority offers educational programs for:
- Kindergartens
- Elementary schools
- Junior high schools and senior high schools
- Universities: with prior agreement, the Authority is available to arrange visit, study and in-depth analysis activities and specific projects.
ID: ristorante
Desc:
Ristorante La Trinità
Via Santissima Trinità,73 - 28823 Ghiffa VB
Tel: +39 0323 59300
E-mail: ristorantelatrinita@gmail.com
Opening hours
Winter closure (January - March)
ID: area-picnic
Desc:
Inside and outside the protected area there are points equipped for picnics.
Camping and starting fires are strictly prohibited and food and drinks are banned in the monument area.
ID: wc
Desc:
The restrooms are located behind the restaurant
ID: wc-disabili
Desc:
The restrooms are located behind the restaurant
ID: panorama
Desc:
Specific points of the Sacred Mount marked on the map offer spectacular views of Lake Maggiore and the Lombardy-region shore.
ID: celebrazioni-religiose
Desc:
During the year, on the Feast of the Holy Trinity (11 June 2023) and Palm Sunday (2 april 2023).
ID: celebrazioni-religiose
Desc: Feast of the Holy Trinity (Sunday, 11 June 2023) and Palm Sunday (Sunday, 2 April 2023)
ID: percorsi-escursionistici
Desc:
The entire area around the Sacro Monte of Ghiffa offers countless opportunities for trekking, with connections to the lakeside and to the mountain side from which, surrounded by nature, you can reach the surrounding ancient villages as far as Verbania.
Ancient devotional path (path to Ronco): starting from Ghiffa, it takes about 40 minutes to reach Sacro Monte along the ancient pavement.
Path to Frino-Verbania: from Sacro Monte it is only a few minutes to reach the historic path connecting Switzerland and Verbania "La Via delle genti".
Other characteristic paths recommended for enthusiasts are:
- Historical archaeological path "Signs on the Stone",
- the path called "A Reserve in the Green"
- the path Ghiffa - SS.Trinità - Lago delle Streghe - Pollino
for more information:
download trail map
The Sacro Monte di Ghiffa is one of the stops on the Sacri Monti Trail, information on which can be found in the section of this site under the heading:
https://www.sacrimonti.org/devoto-cammino
Tourist services available to visitors at the Sacred Mount of Ghiffa are listed below.
We recommend checking the location of each service on the map.
Approfondimenti sui servizi
Road
The Sacred Mount can be reached by car up to the parking lots.
Access to the historical area by motor vehicles or bicycles is forbidden unless a special authorization is issued by the Sacred Mounts Management Authority.
Bus
The Sacred Mount can be reached by buses not exceeding 8 meters in length.
Parking
Parking lots are available at the Sacred Mount
Difficult access for the disabled
The trail network for the disabled extends for about 400 meters within the monumental area and then continues on to the hamlet of Ca' del Bosco in the forested region of the Nature Reserve.
In the monumental area, the trails allow visiting the chapels of Our Lady Crowned, St. John the Baptist, the Way of the Cross arcade and the chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows, as well as the Sanctuary of the Holy Trinity.
From the lookout point near the Sanctuary, the disabled may also enjoy the wonderful view of Lake Maggiore and the Pre-Alps range of the Lombardy region.
Info point
Chapel 1 has available a display case with info material for free distribution.
Guide-assisted tour
Guided tours to the Sacred Mount of Ghiffa are organized by qualified guides for a fee.
Those interested may contact the guides directly by browsing the following list:
Didactics
At the seven Sacred Mounts of Piedmont, the Sacred Mounts Management Authority offers educational programs for:
- Kindergartens
- Elementary schools
- Junior high schools and senior high schools
- Universities: with prior agreement, the Authority is available to arrange visit, study and in-depth analysis activities and specific projects.
Restaurant
Ristorante La Trinità
Via Santissima Trinità,73 - 28823 Ghiffa VB
Tel: +39 0323 59300
E-mail: ristorantelatrinita@gmail.com
Opening hours
Winter closure (January - March)
Picnic area
Inside and outside the protected area there are points equipped for picnics.
Camping and starting fires are strictly prohibited and food and drinks are banned in the monument area.
Toilets
The restrooms are located behind the restaurant
Disabled Toilets
The restrooms are located behind the restaurant
Panorama
Specific points of the Sacred Mount marked on the map offer spectacular views of Lake Maggiore and the Lombardy-region shore.
Religious ceremonies
During the year, on the Feast of the Holy Trinity (11 June 2023) and Palm Sunday (2 april 2023).
Religious ceremonies
Feast of the Holy Trinity (Sunday, 11 June 2023) and Palm Sunday (Sunday, 2 April 2023)
Hiking itineraries
The entire area around the Sacro Monte of Ghiffa offers countless opportunities for trekking, with connections to the lakeside and to the mountain side from which, surrounded by nature, you can reach the surrounding ancient villages as far as Verbania.
Ancient devotional path (path to Ronco): starting from Ghiffa, it takes about 40 minutes to reach Sacro Monte along the ancient pavement.
Path to Frino-Verbania: from Sacro Monte it is only a few minutes to reach the historic path connecting Switzerland and Verbania "La Via delle genti".
Other characteristic paths recommended for enthusiasts are:
- Historical archaeological path "Signs on the Stone",
- the path called "A Reserve in the Green"
- the path Ghiffa - SS.Trinità - Lago delle Streghe - Pollino
for more information:
download trail map
The Sacro Monte di Ghiffa is one of the stops on the Sacri Monti Trail, information on which can be found in the section of this site under the heading:
https://www.sacrimonti.org/devoto-cammino
Questo portale www.sacrimonti.org è un progetto finanziato a valere sui fondi della Legge 20 febbraio 2006, n. 77 
