Santuario della Madonna del Sasso
Santuario della Madonna del Sasso
Santuario della Madonna del Sasso
4.5
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Mark W
43 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
Well worth the drive especially if you enjoy hairpin corners. The drive would be pretty intimidating if you managed to meet traffic at the wrong spot but road certainly didn't seem busy despite being July school holidays. The views are amazing. Playground out back of the church for the children. Would be Great spot for a picnic and was pretty cool during the lightening storm when we were there. Can't comment on the church as it was closed when we were there. didn't se any other way to get there than car (or bike for the super fit) not sure if penny H review recommending cable car was wrong madonna del Sasso but certainly no cable car that I could see. GPS from San guilio Orta wanted to take us up the hairpins but we ended up forking right and following road signs which take you up the bus route which was much more relaxing drive even though much longer. Came down the hairpins just for fun.
Written July 13, 2016
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nnmercman
Camberley, UK13,826 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
I noticed the church high on the hill whilst visiting Orta San Giulio on the other side of the lake. After leaving Orta we decided to drive the complete circuit of the lake and seeing signs to the sanctuary we started the climb (in the car!). It's a long and windy road to the top but the scenery is almost alpine as you get closer. There's plenty of car parking spaces either at the church or just before, plus toilets and snack bar. There's also a land train that comes up from Pella at the bottom of the hill - not sure of the timetable or cost but it was at the top when we arrived. Unfortunately the church was closed and there are no signs advising opening times. However, it's the views you come here for and they're certainly spectacular (more so if you have binoculars), with views along the whole lake and across to the summit of Mottarone where the cable car goes up from Stresa on Lake Maggiore. We sat there for a while taking in the tranquility of it all before the return hairpins! Would have given this an "excellent" review if we'd been able to look inside the church.
Written July 31, 2017
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Alaget
Sao Paulo, SP402 contributions
Jul 2013 • Solo
you can go up by car, by cable car or on foot. Cable car one way EUR 4,70 and return EUR 7,20. You can go up by cable car and return on foot, which is a nice walk among trees with views of Lake Maggiore.
The church is easily accessible from the cable car, but there are many steps.
The church outside doesn't show all the beauty it is inside. On the way, you'll see beautiful sculptures of the Last Supper in real size.
Definitely worth the climb, even if it's a cloudy day.
The church is easily accessible from the cable car, but there are many steps.
The church outside doesn't show all the beauty it is inside. On the way, you'll see beautiful sculptures of the Last Supper in real size.
Definitely worth the climb, even if it's a cloudy day.
Written July 16, 2013
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danielgfuchs
Tafers, Switzerland233 contributions
Apr 2022
The location and views on to the surrounding hills and lake Orta below make this a must-visit place while in the area. The church is fantastic inside and out and the park area surrounding the church invites you to linger sit and read or just enjoy
Written April 22, 2022
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Elizabeth B
Spiez, Switzerland27 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
Beautiful view! Lovely walks around the area. Explore the delightful old village of Boleto and enjoy a delicious Italian lunch at the Agriturismo Barchetto.
Written August 2, 2019
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Scott R
Harpswell, ME115 contributions
Oct 2016
The vista is spectacular, the church is phenomenal, the adventure is worthy. Visible from Orta San Giulio it stands high on granite cliffs overlooking Lago Orta. Its a challenge to get to unless you have Waze or Google Maps but worth the effort. Picnic, sightseeing, quiet time, photography, cathedral beauty - its got all of it
Written October 13, 2016
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Frank C
Tokyo, Japan55 contributions
Mar 2018
It's worth the very difficult drive to get up to the church. We were disappointed to find it locked up tight, but not surprised as many reviews had warned us that it has very haphazard hours. But the view was surreal and well worth the effort to get there.
Written July 19, 2018
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sugareef80
Milan, Italy6 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
Amazing church on top of the rocks in Pella, with a gorgeous 180 degrees view over Orta Lake. Inside the church, beautiful paintings from 13th and 14th centuries - be mindful the inside is not always open. Entrance is free but it's recommended to leave a tip for church' maintenance cost. Easily accessible and parking available.
Written October 12, 2016
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Peter E
Wilmslow, UK87 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
Fabulous location, high high above Lago d'Orta. Incredibly peaceful and calming, and extraordinary vista over the lake. Stunning
Written August 23, 2016
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AckExpat
Leysin, Switzerland183 contributions
May 2016
We traveled there by bicycle from Miasino, and getting up there was a good climb. Don't try it unless you fairly fit, because it is about 8km with some grades of 11 or 12 percent. Once there the view is spectacular, but the drop is vertiginous, and some visitors could not rest on the wall.
There are shaded picnic spots with grills and even a little snack bar.
There are shaded picnic spots with grills and even a little snack bar.
Written May 12, 2016
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Silvano P
Milan, Italy61 contributions
Siete sicuri che il santuario sia indicato correttamente nella cartina di riferimento? Secondo me non lo è: il Santuario è in via del Santuario e non in via Frua.
Alberto R
Genoa, Italy251 contributions
Ad essere sincero non ho guardato il nome della strada, ho seguito le indicazioni stradali.
Olimpia P
22 contributions
Per arrivare a piedi al Santuario attraverso il "Sentiero degli Scalpellini"da dove mi consigliate di partire per prendere il sentiero?
Mario M
14 contributions
Spiacente ma non conosco questo sentiero,noi al Santuario siamo saliti con l'auto,se può interessare sul lungolago a Pella c'è il trenino che sale al Santuario diverse volte al giorno,ma non ho gli orari.
Tina C
Cesano Maderno, Italy9 contributions
se il servizio del trenino da Pella al santuario della Madonna del sasso fa servizio domani 10 giugno
DeGustibus67
Turin, Italy15,440 contributions
Buongiorno, a me risulta di sì, perchè da Giugno a Settembre il servizio è attivo tutti i giorni.
Ad ogni modo contatti direttamente l'autista del trenino:
SERGIO STOBBIA
CELL 347 488 3509
Buona gita!
Tina C
Cesano Maderno, Italy9 contributions
domenica 10 giugno c'è il servizio del trenino da Pello al santuario della Madonna del Sasso?
Vittorio B
Turin, Italy122 contributions
PARTENZE:
- Pella piazza Motta
davanti alla Gelateria Antica Torre
ore 10,30 - 14,30 - 16,00
orari in coincidenza con il servizio di Navigazione di linea
il trenino arriva alla Madonna del Sasso dopo circa 22 minuti di salita e riparte dopo circa 30 minuti per dare tempo ai passeggeri di ammirare lo splendido panorama dal sagrato del Santuario.
salita ore 10,30
Ripartenza dal Santuario ore 11,30 circa e arrivo a Pella ore 12,00 in coincidenza con il battello che parte alle ore 12,10 per raggiungere l'Isola e Orta San Giulio oppure Pettenasco e Omegna.
salita ore 14,30
Ripartenza dal Santuario ore 15,30 circa e arrivo a Pella ore 16,00 in coincidenza con il battello che parte alle ore 16,10 per raggiungere l'Isola e Orta San Giulio.
salita ore 16,00
Ripartenza dal Santuario ore 17,00 circa e arrivo a Pella ore 17,30 in coincidenza con il battello che parte alle ore 17,40 per raggiungere l'Isola e Orta San Giulio oppure Pettenasco e Omegna.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santuario della Madonna del Sasso
- Santuario della Madonna del Sasso is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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