アックアフォルモーザのおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

E. Feasible on horseback?

Small pond on the Sentiero Italia

The hut is currently closed. (May 2025) Opening hours are unclear

Beautiful alpine pasture. It's not yet possible to stay overnight here. (May 2025)

The Sanctuary of the Madonna del Pettoruto is an important place of Marian worship located in San Sosti, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. Immersed in the suggestive gorge of the Rosa river, between Monte Montea and Monte Mula, it is located at about 543 meters above sea level. Origins and legend According to tradition, the sanctuary has legendary origins. A man named Nicola Mairo, originally from Altomonte and unjustly accused of murder, took refuge on the mountain where the sanctuary stands today. During his time in hiding, he had a mystical vision of the Madonna and Child and carved her image on a tuff rock. In 1449 he was cleared of all charges. In the early 1600s, a deaf-mute shepherd boy discovered the carved image and, miraculously, regained his speech, thus allowing the construction of the sanctuary. Architecture and awards The current building was built between 1824 and 1840 by order of Bishop Felice Greco. In 1979, Pope John Paul II elevated it to a basilica

The Sanctuary of the Madonna del Pettoruto is located at an altitude of 543 metres, inside a gorge between Monte Montea and Monte Mula. Every year between 1 and 8 September there is a festival and a pilgrimage from San Sosti to the Sanctuary, in which the whole town participates.

The Piano di Lanzo refuge is located at an altitude of 1351 metres. This is an open space restaurant. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday (from 11 to 22) and reservations are always welcome (on +39 3339226433).

La Cresta is located at 1643 meters, inside the Pollino National Park. To get to this point you cross a beautiful beech forest. Continuing north-east you arrive at La calvia, where the beech wood is replaced by an uncovered stone path.