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San Gemolo Spring

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San Gemolo Spring

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  • Location: Valganna, Varese, Lombardy, Italy

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    July 18, 2023

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    On the shaded path, alongside the Rio Pralugano and near the wooden bridge that crosses it, is the Fonte di San Gemolo. According to legend, it is handed down that water still flows from the spring which, due to the blood shed by the martyr saint, makes the stones of the place red. It seems that Carlo Borromeo himself, during a pastoral visit, collected these red porphyries for devotional reasons.

    Not far from the source stands the chapel dedicated to San Gemolo.
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    Woodland trail to San Gemolo spring and Valganna caves (via Route 320B)

    9.88km

    02:34

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    Woodland trail to legendary red-stained spring and dramatic travertine caves with waterfalls.

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    Embark on the From the Valvassera mines to San Gemolo – loop tour, a moderate hike spanning 7.8 miles (12.5 km) with an elevation gain of 1854 feet (565 metres),…

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    13.9km

    03:53

    250m

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    Hike the moderate 8.6-mile (13.9 km) Sentiero 476 from Ganna to Montallegro, gaining 818 feet (249 metres) in under four hours.

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    Elevation 460 m

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    Location: Valganna, Varese, Lombardy, Italy

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